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I agree that Aragorn reveres the other ringbearers by for example asking Gandalf to crown him in lieu of the old tradition which was impossible in this instance. However I do think that Elrond does have extra significance for the reasons already given, and for being a living link to Elros, Elendil and his sons, founders of Gondor. He also provided succour to the northern Dunedain. I think he is focused on because of the historical links which no doubt the recording loremasters would be well aware of.So I think it more a part of the translator conceit than an indicator of favouritism on the part of Aragorn personally.
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“But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.”
Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace
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