THREE THINGS I’VE LEARNED THIS MONTH
“When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in June 1953, Britain was still an imperial power, computers weighed more than elephants, and Frankie Laine was top of the charts with ‘I Believe’. A great deal has changed since then, but the monarchy has remained a constant presence in Britain’s identity and cultural life, imbued with centuries of historical tradition – much of which will be reflected in the coronation of Charles III this month.