Charles Sumner: “What is good enough for the sovereign at home is, I understand, good…”

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What is good enough for the sovereign at home is, I understand, good enough for other sovereigns.

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Sumner asserts that what is acceptable for a home sovereign should also be acceptable abroad, promoting consistency in diplomatic attire.

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Charles Sumner: “What is good enough for the sovereign at home is, I understand, good enough for other sovereigns.”