What are we paying senior royals for, if not to show up at presidential funerals? | Catherine Bennett
Briefly

The queen mother’s anti-toast to disliked figures, including Jimmy Carter, highlights her personal grudges, which seemingly influenced royal representations at key events.
Queen Mother believed that meetings with middle-aged men evoked maternal memories, leading to the perception of President Carter’s kiss as an affront rather than an innocent gesture.
The choice of Prince Edward to attend Carter’s funeral serves as a testament to the generational grudges within monarchy, occasionally overriding diplomatic considerations.
King Charles's choice to send a junior royal to a significant funeral illustrates how personal family dynamics can overshadow formal royal obligations and international relations.
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