Mourning controversial public figures
On April 9, Great Britain mourned the death of Prince Philip. Upon hearing the news, I texted my British grandmother that it was “a sad day for the UK.” The lives of the British royal family are well-known and publicized. Even people who take no interest in the family or outright dislike them are at least aware of the happenings in their lives. My grandmother responded that it was “a very sad day indeed.” But since then, I’ve wondered — why? Why does Britain give such respect and attention to an outdated and problematic institution?
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