Queen Elizabeth
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EFF accuses UK of ‘orchestrated’ visa delay to block Malema’s visit
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader was to have addressed a conference at Cambridge University on 10 May
Did the royal burial deliver a fatal blow to the Commonwealth?
Questions have been renewed about whether the grouping of ex-British colonies holds relevance
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest, but not so the past
It is the institution of the British monarchy, and not Elizabeth herself, that is associated with atrocities of colonialism
Queen Elizabeth II’s doctors ‘concerned’ for her health — Buckingham Palace
The 96-year-old monarch has been dogged by health problems since October last year that left her with difficulties walking and standing
Prince Andrew’s settlement is all about the PR and nothing else
A lengthy trial in which Andrew would have spent huge amounts of time on the stand has been avoided, albeit at gigantic financial cost.
The monarchy must confront its colonial, racist past
The royals and Britons have benefited from living in a country built on empire, trade and slavery.