Britain lost a king this week. Not that you would know it. In a nation that typically commemorates significant historical events with grandiose parades and fanfare, the passing of this particular king has gone largely unreported. The Royal Navy did not pull a gun carriage to transport the coffin to its final resting place, nor did the remaining members of the royal family lead a solemn funeral cortege.
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