George III, the first jubilee, and the making of a modern monarchy

This weekend, the United Kingdom is getting ready for a series of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee.  Alongside a number of large-scale ceremonial events, including the trooping of the colour, a royal procession, and an impressive flypast while the royal family are assembled in view of the public on the balcony at … Continue reading “George III, the first jubilee, and the making of a modern monarchy”