The making of a monarchy for the modern world 2012
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Channel: Historic Royal Palaces · 2012 · Entertainment
Chaired by Michael Day (Chief Executive, HRP) and Lucy Worsley (Chief Curator, HRP) - Professor Sir David Cannadine (Princeton University) opening the conference: "When did the British Monarchy become a constitutional monarchy?" For podcasts of the conference, visit our iTunes U channel: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/institution/historic-royal-palaces/id437468729 For this conference our big theme is the British monarchy and its relationship to the modern world. Papers will address a range of inter-related topics covering the period from 1688 to the present day, including: - the difference between British and Continental monarchies - the global reach of the British monarchy - the relationship between royalty and the media - monarchical dress and material culture - the portrayal of monarchs in film and theatre
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