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Raymond J. de Souza: David Attenborough, the voice of nature, turns 100

8 May 2026 at 10:00
A fortnight back, Britain marked the centennial of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This Friday marks the centennial of the birth of one of the few Britons to rival her global recognition, Sir David Attenborough. Read More

Raymond J. de Souza: Charles cheerfully dispatches Team Trump

3 May 2026 at 10:00
A sovereign is required to be subtle, and today's Washington is singularly ill-suited to subtlety or self-awareness. Thus the best moments of King Charles III’s visit were likely lost on their targets, but not on the watching world. Rarely has the King had to deliver a speech in such sensitive circumstances, and it was a superlatively smashing success. Read More

Raymond J. de Souza: A royal tribute to our lovely late Queen

24 April 2026 at 16:36
“God bless you, darling Mama. You remain forever in our hearts and prayers,” said King Charles III in a video address Tuesday to mark the centennial of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21, 1926. Read More
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