Rightful heir' to British monarchy dies in Australia

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Rightful heir' to British monarchy dies in Australia

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Interesting piece of history.

'Rightful heir' to British monarchy dies in Australia - Yahoo! News
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Lon;1398371 wrote: Interesting piece of history.

'Rightful heir' to British monarchy dies in Australia - Yahoo! News


I just read this. Sounds like "Game of Thrones". A HBO series.
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I admire Mike Hastings' level-headed view of monarchy "citing the intense public scrutiny endured by the royals". The new Earl of Loudoun has a worthy example to follow.
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I remember a tv prog where Tony Robinson tracked him down somewhere in deepest, darkest Australia. He apparently had no idea and roared with laughter when told. Seemed a thoroughly decent bloke.
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