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Girls Can Ascend the Throne, But This Only Makes the Monarchy More Absurd

A rule change gives daughters equal rights to ascend the throne—but this only makes the monarchy more absurd.

Andrew Roberts
Andrew Roberts
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Andrew Roberts

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