Royals
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The View from Here Dandyish Cecil Beaton was an unlikely choice for royal photographer. But his portraits of Elizabeth gave a nation in crisis the monarch it needed
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Money Talks A peek inside Prince Albert’s finances paints a picture of a feeble monarch, browbeaten by the women in his life
Roguish Riviera
Fuel to the Fired Prince Albert of Monaco fired his closest advisers after a mysterious Web site accused them of corruption. Rather than save face, it’s triggered a flurry of lawsuits
A Queen’s Favorite Subjects
Elizabeth II and Her Horses Remembering Britain’s longest-reigning monarch in her most beloved pastime
Riding the Royal Coattails Do you have questions about the coronation? Hugo Vickers has answers
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The View from Here Mugs, trays, tins, tea cozies—it’s a golden moment for collectors of coronation tat. And, yes, you need some
Books
Murder, They Wrote Mystery books past and present honor Queen Elizabeth II and the kingdom she leaves behind
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