The King Is Dead, Long Live the King
History remembers transitions with iconic phrases. Among the most enduring is one both solemn and celebratory: “The King is dead, long live the King.” Though paradoxical at first glance, this statement captures the seamless continuity of monarchy, the balance between mortality and institutional permanence. Origins of the Declaration The expression originates from French royal traditions. […]
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