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Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:19:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/03/coronations-60th-why-the-queens-not-going-anywhere/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/03/coronations-60th-why-the-queens-not-going-anywhere/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:54:35 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=390266 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/03/coronations-60th-why-the-queens-not-going-anywhere/feed/ 0 Patricia Treble on why an abdication is unlikely http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/01/coronations-60th-the-most-perfectly-regal-dress/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/01/coronations-60th-the-most-perfectly-regal-dress/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2013 09:35:39 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=390231 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/01/coronations-60th-the-most-perfectly-regal-dress/feed/ 0 A look back at the Queen's sartorial show-stopper http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/05/08/and-the-best-supporting-role-goes-to-prince-charles/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/05/08/and-the-best-supporting-role-goes-to-prince-charles/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 18:21:11 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=381620 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/05/08/and-the-best-supporting-role-goes-to-prince-charles/feed/ 0 The Queen prepares to 'share the burden of responsibility' http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/willem-alexander-in-beatrix-out-a-dutch-family-affair/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/willem-alexander-in-beatrix-out-a-dutch-family-affair/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:12:05 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=378666 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/30/willem-alexander-in-beatrix-out-a-dutch-family-affair/feed/ 0 The queen of the Netherlands passes the torch to her eldest son http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/26/a-new-style-of-queen-maxima-of-the-netherlands/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/26/a-new-style-of-queen-maxima-of-the-netherlands/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:43:00 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=377681 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/26/a-new-style-of-queen-maxima-of-the-netherlands/feed/ 0 The Netherlands will soon have its first king in 123 years. But it's his queen that has people talking. http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/03/03/gastroenteritis-conquers-queen-sends-her-to-hospital/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/03/03/gastroenteritis-conquers-queen-sends-her-to-hospital/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:58:12 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=356352 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/03/03/gastroenteritis-conquers-queen-sends-her-to-hospital/feed/ 0 For the first time in a decade, the Queen is in hospital, felled by... http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/03/the-queen-of-canada-is-dead-long-live-the-british-queen/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/03/the-queen-of-canada-is-dead-long-live-the-british-queen/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:48:16 +0000 Aaron Wherry http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=346153 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/02/03/the-queen-of-canada-is-dead-long-live-the-british-queen/feed/ 0 Why the Conservatives must rethink their approach to succession http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/31/an-act-to-assent-to-alterations-in-the-law-touching-the-succession-to-the-throne/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/31/an-act-to-assent-to-alterations-in-the-law-touching-the-succession-to-the-throne/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:50:20 +0000 Aaron Wherry http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=345231 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/31/an-act-to-assent-to-alterations-in-the-law-touching-the-succession-to-the-throne/feed/ 0 The Conservatives have now tabled the legislation that will, in the words of the... http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/21/inauguration-vs-diamond-jubilee/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/21/inauguration-vs-diamond-jubilee/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:40:07 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=340056 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/21/inauguration-vs-diamond-jubilee/feed/ 0 Maclean's Royal watcher was on hand for a little U.S. pomp and circumstance http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/21/lets-all-fret-about-our-democracy-and-the-monarchy/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/21/lets-all-fret-about-our-democracy-and-the-monarchy/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:38 +0000 Aaron Wherry http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=330891 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/12/21/lets-all-fret-about-our-democracy-and-the-monarchy/feed/ 0 The At Issue panel takes viewer questions. I’d like the Speaker to be more... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/03/cut-our-apron-strings/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/03/cut-our-apron-strings/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:26:56 +0000 Aaron Wherry http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=263621 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/03/cut-our-apron-strings/feed/ 0 While the Queen watches the boats float along the Thames, the NDP’s Pat Martin... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/28/three-amigos-house-of-windsor-edition/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/28/three-amigos-house-of-windsor-edition/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:48:45 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=242623 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/28/three-amigos-house-of-windsor-edition/feed/ 0 If the Queen, Camilla and Kate take tea together tomorrow, it'll be a photo-op like no other http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/16/if-were-going-to-worship-idols-cant-they-at-least-be-entertaining/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/16/if-were-going-to-worship-idols-cant-they-at-least-be-entertaining/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:40:15 +0000 Emma Teitel http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=240459 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/02/16/if-were-going-to-worship-idols-cant-they-at-least-be-entertaining/feed/ 0 Emma Teitel wonders why we're so fascinated by the Royals http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/01/22/crowns-and-chaos-in-the-middle-east/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/01/22/crowns-and-chaos-in-the-middle-east/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:45:03 +0000 Colby Cosh http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=235095 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/01/22/crowns-and-chaos-in-the-middle-east/feed/ 0 Abstract: This paper helps explain the variation in political turmoil observed in the MENA... http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/01/13/note-to-liberals-please-stop-talking-about-marijuana/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/01/13/note-to-liberals-please-stop-talking-about-marijuana/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:12:18 +0000 Adam Goldenberg http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=233756 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/01/13/note-to-liberals-please-stop-talking-about-marijuana/feed/ 0 One says he’s “a proven advocate for members.” Another says he’ll remove “obstacles to... http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/20/juan-carlos%e2%80%99s-bad-year/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/20/juan-carlos%e2%80%99s-bad-year/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:30:01 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/22/juan-carlos%e2%80%99s-bad-year/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/20/juan-carlos%e2%80%99s-bad-year/feed/ 1 His well-documented health problems pale in comparison to an intensifying corruption scandal centred on his son-in-law http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/01/a-fairy-tale-wedding-for-a-powerhouse-couple/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/01/a-fairy-tale-wedding-for-a-powerhouse-couple/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:50:01 +0000 Anne Kingston http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/08/a-fairy-tale-wedding-for-a-powerhouse-couple/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/12/01/a-fairy-tale-wedding-for-a-powerhouse-couple/feed/ 21 Will and Kate give the monarchy new blood and relevance. They gave everyone else a love story to remember. http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/13/canada-to-support-royal-succession-changes/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/13/canada-to-support-royal-succession-changes/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:40:32 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=220002 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/13/canada-to-support-royal-succession-changes/feed/ 5 Reforms would see crown passed to first-born, regardless of gender http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/12/the-disappearing-duchess/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/12/the-disappearing-duchess/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:01 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/13/the-disappearing-duchess/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/10/12/the-disappearing-duchess/feed/ 14 Kate’s recent seclusion has gossip mills churning. But it’s all part of the plan. http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/11/so-much-more-than-a-photo-op-2/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/11/so-much-more-than-a-photo-op-2/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:25:40 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200812 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/11/so-much-more-than-a-photo-op-2/feed/ 0 William and Kate's first great adventure as a married couple breathed new life into an old relationship http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/11/eating-it-up-2/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/11/eating-it-up-2/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:50:37 +0000 Anne Kingston http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200856 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/11/eating-it-up-2/feed/ 0 Well-wishers outnumbered protesters 10 to one http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/the-compelling-pathos-of-being-a-prince/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/the-compelling-pathos-of-being-a-prince/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:54:01 +0000 John Geddes http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=201311 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/the-compelling-pathos-of-being-a-prince/feed/ 43 I’ve never much liked the atmosphere surrounding royal visits. The anxiety many Canadians seem... http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/we-showed-them-and-the-world-a-wonderful-time/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/we-showed-them-and-the-world-a-wonderful-time/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:20:24 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200767 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/we-showed-them-and-the-world-a-wonderful-time/feed/ 0 A letter from the editors http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/were-all-in-the-royal-family/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/were-all-in-the-royal-family/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:00:30 +0000 Andrew Coyne http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200798 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/were-all-in-the-royal-family/feed/ 224 COYNE: Perhaps we've grown out of our insecurities—and growing into the monarchy http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/why-kate-might-need-to-put-on-a-few-pounds/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/why-kate-might-need-to-put-on-a-few-pounds/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:00:19 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200684 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/08/why-kate-might-need-to-put-on-a-few-pounds/feed/ 37 Lotsa luck Kate. Enjoy those bandage dresses while you can. http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/07/a-gift-fit-for-a-king/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/07/a-gift-fit-for-a-king/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:30:14 +0000 Brian Bethune http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200700 Maclean’s—links this tour with the one in 1939]]> http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/07/a-gift-fit-for-a-king/feed/ 9 How a present from the Harpers—a historic copy of Maclean’s—links this tour with the one in 1939 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/06/how-monarchist-or-monarchist-how/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/06/how-monarchist-or-monarchist-how/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:08:47 +0000 Aaron Wherry http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=200613 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/06/how-monarchist-or-monarchist-how/feed/ 8 It's hard to tell just where Stephen Harper stands on the monarchy http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/05/a-royal-pain-or-a-pr-coup-for-the-pm-2/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/05/a-royal-pain-or-a-pr-coup-for-the-pm-2/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:20:05 +0000 Martin Patriquin http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=199654 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/07/05/a-royal-pain-or-a-pr-coup-for-the-pm-2/feed/ 0 Quebec nationalists are booing, but the wedding watchers may cheer http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/12/this-time-they-got-it-right/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/12/this-time-they-got-it-right/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 13:50:49 +0000 Ken MacQueen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190145 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/12/this-time-they-got-it-right/feed/ 0 Couple, family, Queen and country came together in a ceremony that is being called the saviour of the monarchy and marriage http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/12/standing-on-ceremony/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/12/standing-on-ceremony/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 13:00:37 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190148 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/12/standing-on-ceremony/feed/ 0 Six young children, two highly eligible wranglers in Prince Harry and Pippa—all the ingredients for royal chaos, but the attendants behaved (almost) perfectly http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/11/to-see-and-be-seen/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/11/to-see-and-be-seen/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:07 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190132 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/11/to-see-and-be-seen/feed/ 0 The guests did not just observe the spectacle—they were part of it, a dizzying mixture of fame, fashion and faux pas http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/a-dress-for-the-ages/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/a-dress-for-the-ages/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 21:20:04 +0000 Anne Kingston http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190138 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/a-dress-for-the-ages/feed/ 0 Kate Middleton found the right balance, honouring royal tradition while putting her own stamp on the day http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/the-man-in-uniform/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/the-man-in-uniform/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 16:25:34 +0000 Cathy Gulli http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190141 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/the-man-in-uniform/feed/ 0 It was hard not to think of Diana while watching Prince William on his wedding day http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/not-so-feudal-after-all/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/not-so-feudal-after-all/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 15:45:10 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190124 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/10/not-so-feudal-after-all/feed/ 0 The palace’s adroit use of new media has created a more savvy, approachable monarchy http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/love-conquers-all/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/love-conquers-all/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 21:45:35 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190143 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/love-conquers-all/feed/ 0 William and Kate’s mutual affection and tenderness shone through all the pomp and ceremony http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/her-royal-hotness/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/her-royal-hotness/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 16:10:45 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190136 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/her-royal-hotness/feed/ 0 ‘On April 29, a duchess was made and a star was born,’ declared the British press. Pippa took it in stride. http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/the-twittering-classes/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/the-twittering-classes/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 15:50:21 +0000 Stephanie Findlay http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190128 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/the-twittering-classes/feed/ 4 Pippa’s show-stealing behind, the frowning flower girl and Bea’s batty headgear dominated Web chatter http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/no-bangers-and-mash/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/no-bangers-and-mash/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 15:35:52 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=190121 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/05/09/no-bangers-and-mash/feed/ 0 Key ingredients for the wedding-day feasts—aside from the French bubbly—were sourced from the royal realm http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/28/the-other-love-story/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/28/the-other-love-story/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:20:44 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=186355 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/28/the-other-love-story/feed/ 0 Her duty was to be the Queen, his is to become king. In this they are perfectly united, in love and honour bound. http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/the-one-who-must-be-obeyed/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/the-one-who-must-be-obeyed/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:00:06 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=186329 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/the-one-who-must-be-obeyed/feed/ 0 Precedence is a carefully observed royal rite http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/queen-making/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/queen-making/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:10:50 +0000 Charlie Gillis http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=186353 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/queen-making/feed/ 0 ‘She’s not put a foot wrong’ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/the-middle-class-advantage/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/the-middle-class-advantage/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:30:56 +0000 Patricia Treble http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=186340 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/27/the-middle-class-advantage/feed/ 2 The tight-knit Middletons have thrived through hard work and strong family values. The Queen approves. http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/26/newsmakers-58/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/26/newsmakers-58/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:10:23 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=186297 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/26/newsmakers-58/feed/ 0 Madonna’s newest epiphany, Stephen Harper’s women problem, and signs of sanity from Jan Brewer http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/25/why-kate%e2%80%99s-middle-class-roots-matter-how-she%e2%80%99s-like-the-queen-mum-and-ranking-william/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/25/why-kate%e2%80%99s-middle-class-roots-matter-how-she%e2%80%99s-like-the-queen-mum-and-ranking-william/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:10:03 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=186280 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/25/why-kate%e2%80%99s-middle-class-roots-matter-how-she%e2%80%99s-like-the-queen-mum-and-ranking-william/feed/ 1 Why Kate’s middle-class roots matter, how she’s like the Queen Mum, and ranking William http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/01/turning-down-will-and-kate/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/01/turning-down-will-and-kate/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:00:10 +0000 macleans.ca http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=180865 http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/04/01/turning-down-will-and-kate/feed/ 5 PM's wife confirms neither she nor her husband will attend royal wedding