Despite emphasis on tradition, many British royal ceremonies aren’t so old
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Westminster Abbey has witnessed nearly a millennium of British history—but many rituals, like those at royal funerals, are by no means ancient. How has the ornate church and its significance to the monarchy changed over centuries? CU Boulder Professor Paul Hammer, a scholar of British history, shares on The Conversation.