Long line of kings

Good evening. We have a fresh look at what the future of the monarchy could be. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Today's Opinions   Wednesday, September 14 The death of a queen will bring a long line of kings Good evening. We have a fresh look at what the future of the monarchy could be. The mourning of Queen Elizabeth's death continues across the world, as does the conversation about the monarchy's legacy.  Today we're talking about the realization that she is likely to be the last queen for generations. What does history say that means?  England has often fared better with queens. Will Elizabeth II be its last? By Dan Carney  Pity the poor Brits. In the midst of a serious cost-of-living crisis driven by the shocks of COVID-19, Brexit and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, they have lost the only monarch they have known: a genuinely revered figure whose mere name could bring Oxford dons and Labor members of Parliament to tears.  Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stands beside Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and waves to the public as she appears on Buckingham Palace balcony at the end of the Platinum Pageant in London on June 5, 2022. HANNAH MCKAY, POOL/AFP via Getty Images Pity them also for what comes next: a whole lot of men on the throne. Upon the death Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles became king. He is set to be succeeded by his son William, then his grandson George. If George, who turned 9 in July, lives to 86 and a half, the 21st century will elapse without another queen. That could be a problem. Read more... Other columns you might want to read • Jimmy Kimmel's stupid antics are just latest insult for Black women (and men) in Hollywood • As recession looms, forget layoffs. Workers – and businesses – need flexible schedules. • With new restrictions on abortion, Americans need to open their hearts and checkbooks Hate groups are targeting our children By Brette Steele and Rachel Hunkler Uvalde. Buffalo. Boulder. El Paso. Santa Fe. Parkland. Sadly, we know the names of these cities all too well – home to six of the nine deadliest U.S. mass shootings over the past five years. All carried out by people age 21 or younger. Mass acts of hate-based violence have become such a national issue that the White House is hosting a summit Thursday to counter their corrosive effects on our democracy and public safety. This alarming trend appears against the backdrop of teens and young adults coming of age during a time of uncertainty, isolation and social unrest. They are also spending more time online than ever before. Read more... Real quick, sign up to get our alerts  Get columns from your favorite columnists + expert analysis on top issues, delivered straight to your device through the USA TODAY app. Don't have the app? It's free and available in your app store.  Once you have the app, go to the settings and add "Commentary & Analysis" to make sure you don't miss out.  Discover more with our newsletters: Get the latest headlines, things to do and more in your inbox. Sign up here.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102