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THE TRUTH ABOUT: George iii - The Untold Story

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the Meaning of the American Revolution

Links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration.

Reason

As the US marks 250, does the special relationship still exist – or is the UK just irrelevant?

The gap between America and Britain has grown economically as Trump asserts ‘the UK is dying’. Culturally, however, it’s a different story

The Guardian - UK

Canada’s little-known role in helping to spur American independence in 1776

Strange as it is to say, the U.S. Declaration of Independence has deep roots in Canada.

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On its 250th birthday, America has a president who acts like a king

Comment from Auckland University: Trump’s Freedom250 has held a mixed martial arts cage fight on the White House grounds and a daylong Christian worship service to rededicate the USA as ‘One Nation Under God’

Newsroom.co.nz

MAGA Supporter Wants 'King Barron Trump' To Rule the US While Celebrating America's Freedom From Monarchy

A Trump supporter attending the Freedom 250 celebrations in Washington declared his wish to see 'King Barron Trump' rule America.

International Business Times UK

I study the Declaration of Independence, and here’s why the colonists’ grievances are surprisingly relevant, 250 years later

The Declaration of Independence, with its block of cursive letters scrawled onto parchment, looks like a relic from the distant past. Likewise, you might think the 27 grievances against King George III, his government and the British people listed in the body of the document would have little relevance to…

The Conversation

Eton College and its history of educating royalty, prime ministers and Olympians – and now Prince George

Founded in 1440 by Henry VI, the schoo has educated 20 prime ministers and generations of British and foreign royalty

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Princess Catherine cracks up as one of her children pulls hilarious faces at Trooping the Colour (and it’s not who you'd expect)

A sweet moment was caught with the Princess sharing a laugh with one of her children on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Woman & Home

Turns out America’s favorite villain may have been framed as historian gives King George III a makeover

King George inherited the throne in 1760 at age 22, overseeing an empire stretching across continents

The Independent UK

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution review – behold … the world’s messiest breakup!

The charming historian looks at how the UK-US ‘special relationship’ led to divorce – via Franklin’s naked ‘air baths’ and his wild portrait of George III that gave every visitor an electric shock

The Guardian - UK

The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 1

[This post is excerpted from the new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon… The post The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 1 appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Donald Trump Decides to Lift Whisky Tariffs After Four-Day State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

US President Trump cancels whisky tariffs after King Charles' visit, signaling improved US-UK trade relations. The move is expected to benefit the Scotch whisky industry and ease trade tensions.

International Business Times UK

The King of Comedy: How Charles III used humour to reprimand Donald Trump in the US Congress

There is, rather conveniently, an actual novel called The Two Georges which imagines a world in which George Washington and King George III settle their differences and the American Revolution never happens. In that version of history, America remains within the British system, the empire adapts, and everyone carries on…

The Times of India

King Charles Channels King George III To Deal With 'Fascinating' Donald Trump During US Visit: Report

King Charles is leaning on humour, history and strict political neutrality as he navigates a delicate US state visit hosted by Donald Trump, from an address to Congress to a lavish White House dinner.

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Read the complete transcript of King Charles III's speech to Congress

King Charles III extolled the bonds between Britain and the United States in a speech to Congress. Here is the full text:

The Guardian - US

‘A day of loss for our democracy’: civil rights groups slam supreme court ruling that weakens key part of Voting Rights Act – as it happened

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Mission accomplished as king’s speech to Congress goes down a storm

Charles quoted Wilde and Dickens in measured masterclass – and no tirade as yet from mad monarch in White House

The Independent UK

Five of The King’s best jokes during his historic speech to US Congress

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As a state visit looms … can King Charles tame Trump?

Royal visitors have long been popular in the US, and Charles has decades of diplomacy under his belt. But can soft power save the special relationship?

Tom’s Guide

Forget 'Bridgerton' season 4 — why this love story is the series best

The 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' prequel remains a stand-out among Netflix's bodice-ripping 'Bridgerton' franchise — here's why you should watch

The Guardian - UK

‘Unjust and inhuman’: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionist’s plea to end the slave trade

In this adapted extract from The Crown’s Silence, which examines the royal family’s links with slavery from Elizabeth I to the present, Ottobah Cugoano directly appeals to the monarchy – but is met with silence

Salon

Do Americans want a dictator? Maybe

Amid his incoherent Davos ramblings, our unhinged president offers troubling nuggets of truth

Salon

At 250, "Common Sense" still matters

With authoritarianism on the rise, the pamphlet that helped spark the American Revolution remains relevant

Evening Standard

Prince William to attend World Cup months after King's US state visit

Royal double act aims to boost special relationship as trade talks continue with Trump administration

The Guardian - US

Ken Burns on his American Revolution documentary: ‘We won’t work on a more important film’

The acclaimed documentarian’s latest epic series has been in the works for a decade and features A-list contributions from Meryl Streep to Tom Hanks

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