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The New Royal Power List: Why Prince William Beats King Charles

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The Buckingham Palace balcony lineup last weekend showed who King Charles considers to be in the Firm—but who wields the power behind closed doors is far more intriguing.

Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes 

European Editor at Large

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Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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tom.sykes@thedailybeast.com

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