| ID | 084250 |
| Title Proper | Independence Day and the Crown |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Murphy, Philip |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The role of members of the royal family at independence ceremonies deserves more attention. There was a widely accepted hierarchy of royals. The aspirations of new states, the fears and concerns of the Palace and the Colonial Office and gender issues all affected decisions and arrangements. This study reinforces David Cannadine's ornamentalist view of empire |
| `In' analytical Note | Round Table Vol. 97,No. 398; Oct 2008: p667-675 |
| Journal Source | Round Table Vol. 97,No. 398; Oct 2008: p667-675 |
| Key Words | Independence day ; Royal family ; Ornamentalism |