Monthly Archives: October 2017

Propping up the dignified elements of the constitution: the peculiarities of the Court Circular

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Andrew Defty

Tucked away at the back of The Times newspaper, somewhere between the obituaries and the weather, is the Court Circular. The Court Circular is a record of the previous day’s royal engagements. It is a peculiar report consisting of a … Continue reading →

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Public opinion and the future of the monarchy

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Andrew Defty

It was announced this week that the Queen would not be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph at this year’s remembrance service, but would watch the ceremony alongside her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, from a balcony at the Foreign … Continue reading →

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