Following Joe Biden’s unprecedented exit from the 2024 presidential race, the presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris sparked intense interest and excitement nationwide. Despite her poor approval ratings as Vice President and the general unpopularity of the Biden administration, Kamala Harris managed to energise and enthuse a seemingly dormant Democratic Party. However, the question remains: will the United States see its first woman in the Oval Office next January, or are we witnessing a repeat of the events from the 2016 Clinton campaign?

What do an international pop superstar and a canonised Benedictine abbess have in common? Creative talent and an eye for the hustle.

As an A-level fashion and textiles student, I love a fashion show. To me, they are the epitome of a designer’s expression, allowing them to share with the world their creativity, views, and pure talent. My favourite times of year are those periods of frantic fashion weeks all over the world where you can watch an extraordinarily diverse range of shows from elegant Dior (see below) to classy Chanel or fierce McQueen.

I’ve recently had my first taste of GCSE life through devising, and it was one of the more stressful periods of my life (those who have taken drama GCSE – or any kind of exam – can probably relate). And whilst I, like most people, have ways of coping with stress, I have found it a lot harder to switch off from my worrying and find time to relax recently. This led me onto a few different techniques of mental relaxation and meditation – most recently, yoga.

While the coronation is in many ways a celebration, it also provides a clear time to examine whether the monarchy still has a place in our society. After all, the social and political landscape of our country has changed beyond recognition from when the first Kings of England took to the throne. Due to the extremely broad range of duties a monarch holds in this country, this article will only analyse the scope the monarchy has to abuse their power and will examine the legal exemptions the monarch enjoys and whether they ultimately contribute to the state.