The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Work?

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The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Work?

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The British monarchy is both a family and a sweeping institution with economic and political ties. Learn more about it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/genealogy/firm-vs-royal-family.htm
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The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Work?

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