A range of emotions was likely felt among the polarized electorate in the U.S.

It may seem odd to have an American address a gathering of Czech monarchists. Were not the United States born in a revolution against a King? Has not much of our foreign policy for the past century been dedicated to pushing monarchs off their thrones—and keeping them off? How can a patriotic American who claims to love his country possibly favour monarchy?

Yvan Blot, the French politician, civil servant, and man of letters, died on 10 October 2018 aged 70.