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The Queen Gave Cover to Soviet Spy Anthony Blunt at Buckingham Palace. ‘The Crown’ Will Tell Their Story.

Royal Protection

In 1964, the queen found out Anthony Blunt, custodian of the royal family’s art collection, had been a spy. His secret remained safe until Margaret Thatcher revealed all in 1979.

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