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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Hampson

How the monarchy could have ‘disappeared’: 12 things we learned from royal experts ahead of the platinum jubilee

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Had Prince Charles become King in the Eighties, when his popularity was at an all-time high, the monarchy may no longer be active in Britain, royal expert Sean O’Grady has said.

O’Grady was joined by former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond during an event for The Independent last week, where the pair spoke about the highs and lows of the royal family.

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