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While the formal connection to the British monarchy ceased for Americans in 1776, it remained a culturally defining entity that serves as the embodiment of the nation—its influence continues to permeate most, if not all nations. With the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new spotlight has been shone on the royal family, highlighting the drama, legacy and future of British royals. Now, an exclusive Fox Nation special, “Fox Nation 101: British Monarchy” hosted by British author Douglas Murray, explains the importance of such royals and what the future of the monarchy looks like under King Charles III. ACCIDENT OR MURDER? NEW ‘SCANDALOUS’ SPECIAL ON PRINCESS DIANA’S TRAGIC DEATH “I would describe the British monarchy as the flag in America,” says Murray. “It is the banner that unites Americans of every party, origin, race, religion and more.” “The British monarchy functions in essentially the same way, as a living flag.” The Grenadier Guards flank the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. The Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday 19 September. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Throughout England’s history, the monarchy has been a dominant presence that has seen a huge number of changes since medieval times. In “British Monarchy” at Fox Nation, Murray highlights the fact that the United Kingdom ushered in a constitutional monarchy in the mid-to-late 1600s, which marked the change from the medieval monarchy with more absolute power to the modern monarchy that remains apolitical. leaving Parliament to make policy. “The idea of ​​constitutional monarchy is, essentially, that there should be an institution that is above political strife, but mostly acts as a kind of glue to the nation, so that there are aspects of the state that are beyond any one government and overcome the here-today-tomorrow nature of politics,” Murray said. PRIME MINISTER OF BRITAIN LIZ TRUSS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW As the nation welcomes a new monarch, Murray analyzes what the future of the monarchy might look like with King Charles III on the throne, noting that the 21st century brings a new culture and climate for the monarch that may need to evolve since the time of Queen Elizabeth. “He [Charles] he has his own opinions and some of his own attitudes, but I think it’s the hope, certainly of most people, that to the extent that he has opinions, his challenge will be to keep them to himself.” Britain’s King Charles III and Prince William, Prince of Wales walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. More than 1,200 domestic workers could lose their jobs as a result of Charles’ move to Buckingham Palace, labor leaders said this week. (Photo by Daniel Leal/Pool via AP) As the world watches the future of the monarchy, Fox Nation offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of one of the most famous institutions in Western history. “The history of the monarchy is British history,” Murray concludes. SUBSCRIBE TO FOX NATION NOW Sign up to Fox Nation today to watch this exclusive special hosted by Fox News contributor Douglas Murray. Fox Nation Programs are viewable on demand and from the mobile app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library of your favorite Fox News personalities. Madeline Coggins is a digital production assistant at Fox News.