Stirring both celebration and reflection, Queen Elizabeth\u2019s reign marked 60 years. \u201cMonarchy may seem an outdated concept in a modern democratic age. But the enthusiasm spilling out on to Britain\u2019s streets as the public celebrates Queen Elizabeth\u2019s diamond jubilee shows that it can still command widespread respect and affection.\u201d About 80% of Brits support the monarchy, and the Queen\u2019s popularity is even higher. At her coronation, \u201cBritain was in the grip of austerity. The occasion brought a flash of welcome pageantry to the everyday grimness. Today Britain is again facing hard times. This weekend offers another chance to forget the everyday but also to celebrate a monarch who has helped the UK stay a steady course.\u201dStirring both celebration and reflection, Queen Elizabeth\u2019s reign marked 60 years. \u201cMonarchy may seem an outdated concept in a modern democratic age. But the enthusiasm spilling out on to Britain\u2019s streets as the public celebrates Queen Elizabeth\u2019s diamond jubilee shows that it can still command widespread respect and affection.\u201d About 80% of Brits support the monarchy, and the Queen\u2019s popularity is even higher. At her coronation, \u201cBritain was in the grip of austerity. The occasion brought a flash of welcome pageantry to the everyday grimness. Today Britain is again facing hard times. This weekend offers another chance to forget the everyday but also to celebrate a monarch who has helped the UK stay a steady course.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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