Political Cartoon: Monarchial Power and Colonial Legacy - Latuff 2012 #1555576 (License: Personal Use)

This 2012 political cartoon by Carlos Latuff portrays a caricatured monarch-adorned in a Union Jack-patterned robe and crown-wielding a blood-splattered axe while standing among tombstones labeled “Ireland,” “Palestine,” “Afghanistan,” and “Iraq.” To her left, a smiling man in a green suit extends his hand in apparent approval, suggesting political or institutional endorsement of imperial violence. The image uses exaggerated features and stark symbolism to critique centuries of British colonialism and its ongoing geopolitical consequences.

Used in editorial commentary, political analysis articles, or educational resources on imperialism, postcolonial studies, or media satire; targets readers seeking critical perspectives on Western foreign policy and historical accountability.