The OceanGate Titan submersible tragedy reinvigorated conversations about the Titanic’s unique position as both a solemn icon and a bona fide industry from Hollywood to the auction block since it sank in 1912.
The last coronation of an English sovereign took place in 1953, just a few years after India gained independence from the British. Amongst the many dignitaries that attended the function was India's Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru who expressed his awe of the proceedings in a televised interview with the BBC. However, Nehru's attendance elicited criticism at home, with many Indians questioning why he would legitimise the occasion.