King Charles's Greek Tie Sparks Speculation About Message on Elgin Marbles Dispute
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King Charles wore a tie with a Greek flag pattern shortly after PM Sunak's dispute with the Greek PM over the Elgin Marbles. This sparked speculation it was a message about the sculptures.
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Buckingham Palace said the tie had been worn previously and its choice was not connected to the diplomatic row with Greece.
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The dispute is over whether the Parthenon Sculptures (Elgin Marbles) should be returned from the British Museum to Athens.
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There's debate whether royals give coded political messages through choices of clothing/symbols since they can't speak out directly.
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In the past, the late Queen was seen as subtly signaling views on Brexit and support for Ukraine through her hat and flower choices.