Sir Alex rides off into the sunset, the Queen soldiers on.
Britain was preoccupied for much of this week with two of its most notable senior citizens: the legendary leader of its most famous soccer team and the Queen. read more...

Michael Fry: Royalty of a different hue
The institution of monarchy would likely persist in an independent Scotland, but it might be very different from the one we???ve become used to, writes Michael Fry read more...

Queen's Speech 2013: as it happened
Live coverage of the Queen's Speech, as Her Majesty unveils the Government's legislative agenda for the new Parliament. Ed Miliband and David Cameron debate the new bills. ?? ?? ?? ?? read more...

Joyce McMillan: Scots coronation a crowning insult
Offering the Queen???s successor a Scottish coronation may push many towards republicanism, writes Joyce McMillan read more...