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EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

Foolery, Foppery, and Finery

from The Atlantic Out Loud

America went to extraordinary lengths to throw off the rituals and titles of monarchy. Why would we fall for royal trappings today? By Jake Lundberg From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠February 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America went to extraordinary lengths to throw off the rituals and titles of monarchy. Why would we fall for royal trappings today? By Jake Lundberg From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠February 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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