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The House of Sussex may have flopped in Britain, but elsewhere it does seem to be inspiring others. Here in Stockholm a trendy podcast Värvet (The Task), known for host Kristoffer Triumf’s in-depth interviews with media and entertainment figures, had a surprise guest recently: Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. He was not so gauche as to attack the constitution or to drop any Prince Harry-style bombs, but his presence on a podcast was seen as the latest part of a royal awokening.
Even in exile, Harry has created an interesting challenge for the world’s monarchies. They can be regarded as old-fashioned normally aligned with the state religion and run by a pensioner. But certain royals are trying to reinvent themselves as a progressive force, as warriors for justice, by becoming allies with campaigns to end racism, transphobia etc. They bypass traditional media, create their own social media accounts and go on edgy podcasts to command the world’s attention.
BY KATHRYN BOUGHTON Republican-American
26 Volunteers net rubber ducks making their way down the Farmington River in New Hartford on Saturday after the first heat of a benefit duck race. Kathryn…
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