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Royals Gossip and Colonial Hangovers
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Royals Gossip and Colonial Hangovers

Why they should go away — and why they won't

Most people I know think the monarchy — any monarchy — is pretty ridiculous. And yet: most people I know also know a lot about Meghan Markle and followed the #whereiskate conspiracy theorists at least part way down the rabbit hole. They’re rich celebrities, sure, but they’re also embodiments of empire in decline — and I wanted to think through how royal…

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