Royals

But First …

The View from Here Mugs, trays, tins, tea cozies—it’s a golden moment for collectors of coronation tat. And, yes, you need some

By Daisy Dawnay

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The Seasoned Traveler

Gary Janetti The comedy writer and producer behind Family Guy, Will & Grace, and a beloved Instagram account reveals his travel routine

The Seasoned Traveler

Gary Janetti The comedy writer and producer behind Family Guy, Will & Grace, and a beloved Instagram account reveals his travel routine

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index A rare Melania sighting, Rupert Murdoch is plighting, and Donald Trump is inciting. (Again!) Plus, the strangest news from across the world

By George Kalogerakis

The Hotel World

Death in Venice For decades, the Hotel Bauer was a home away from home for the international glitterati. Now it’s a cautionary tale

By Mark Ellwood

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The Royal Soap Opera

Oh, Brother! Queen Elizabeth always preferred the boorish Andrew to the sensitive Charles. Is the King finally getting revenge on his disgraced sibling by cutting him off financially?

By Will Lloyd

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The Other Other Woman

My Best Fiend’s Wedding Wallis Simpson was prepared to do anything to become Queen of England—even if it meant backstabbing her best friend

By Lois Rogers

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But First …

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

By George Pendle

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But First …

The View from Here Social-justice activists say impact—not intent—is all that matters. They’re wrong

By David Christopher Kaufman

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Noble Pursuits

The Making of a Marchioness The late Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava rejected her glamorous youth for a colorful life spent helping others

By Harry Mount

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Take Five

Henry Louis Gates Jr. The historian and literary critic on what he’s seeing, reading, watching, and listening to—plus the gadget he can’t live without

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Air Mail Diary

Trump Admits He Is Depressing And other strange news about these curious days …

By George Kalogerakis

Books

Reality Bites

By Bruce Handy

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Television

Sweating the Details with Randy Andy A Very Royal Scandal dramatizes the notorious interview Prince Andrew gave about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. But how much of it is true?

By Kate Mansey

Comeback King Two new biographies of King Charles mark a return to good old-fashioned royal journalism

By Camilla Tominey

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Books

Line of Duty

By Gerard DeGroot

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Music

Lord of the Spins Fred Again, the world’s most popular D.J., is hip, hot, and very posh

By Dylan Jones

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Small Talk

The Melania Diaries The former First Lady recalls the moments—and, more importantly, the “unforgettable ensembles”—that will stay with her forever

As told by Craig Brown

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Books

Earl’s-Eye View

By Robin Olson

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Social Studies, Part One

Cult of Personality How did a dancing social-media star with 1.3 million followers get “brainwashed” by a Christian fundamentalist and self-styled “Man of God” who once made a film starring Meghan Markle?

By Keiran Southern

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Books

Murder, They Wrote This month’s best mystery books contain a healthy dose of humor

By Lisa Henricksson

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Style

A Shake-up on Savile Row With charm, panache, and style, bespoke tailor Daisy Knatchbull is infiltrating one of London’s oldest boys’ clubs

By Vassi Chamberlain

Modern Times

Lady Macboris Booed by crowds of onlookers at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, is Carrie Johnson the master puppeteer, or just a shallow social climber with expensive taste in wallpaper?

By Helen Rumbelow

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index R.F.K. Jr. tries out anti-Semitism for size, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue their never-ending, acrimonious divorce. Who’s grabbing your attention this week?

By George Kalogerakis

The Perfect Ending

Bill Nighy The actor answers 26 of life’s most pressing questions

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