Britons and Germans are closer than they have been for a long time. The new King Charles III wants to build on this, says historian Neil MacGregor.
Hardly anyone has done so much for German-British understanding in recent times as you. You have been connected to Germany since your school days in Hamburg. Can you understand what fascinates us Germans so much about the British royal family?
The British monarchy stands for continuity and stability of the state. Many Germans admire that, especially with a view to German history in the first half of the 20th century, but also to the time when “Germany” was still a complex structure of small states. The long, uninterrupted history of the nation of Great Britain is indeed remarkable. The Queen has been the symbol of this continuity throughout her life.
Source: Stern
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