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The Queen was a symbol of unity for both Scotland and England but the question of a break-up hasn’t gone away
Analysts warn UK energy package will weigh on gilts and pound
The true scope of the sovereign’s sway and involvement is a subject of deliberate opacity
New monarch’s visits come amid fresh efforts to secure Scottish independence and a united Ireland
New monarch threw much of his energy into shaping an estate created almost 700 years ago to fund the next in line to the throne
Charles III to visit all four nations of the UK
Union flags fly at half mast but threat of nationalist push remains
As the life of the Queen is marked, it is a moment to think about who we were and who we will become
The King will visit Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland before the state funeral on September 19
The new monarch’s views on the environment, architecture and waiting to be king
New monarch pays emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of formal proclamation as king on Saturday
New monarch bestows Prince of Wales title on son William in address to the nation
The new monarch may no longer be as outspoken on the subjects he has previously championed
Nations lose something when they lack a figure everyone can share an affection for
From dramatic shifts in migration, to economic transformations after the collapse of empire, the FT examines the changes that shaped the UK
The new monarch inherits a kingdom feeling less united than it has for some years
Citizens and tourists from diverse backgrounds pay their respects as country enters period of national mourning
The monarch was a diligent steward of her family’s business affairs but ruled out radical innovation
Death of the monarch could affect sentiment towards independence, say analysts
For the choristers at St George’s Chapel, the Queen was a kindly neighbour who felt like family
She wore her costumes like an armour, an instantly recognisable national symbol with or without a crown
The Queen oversaw the country’s transition from an empire to a post-imperial power
Money bearing image of Queen Elizabeth is still usable but new versions will enter circulation
The FTs platinum jubilee Tribute from June 2022
Britain was a better country because of Queen Elizabeth
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