40 Moments That Changed the Royal Family Forever
By Charlotte Chilton
of Marie Claire
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The British royal family is used to navigating tricky situations, from sudden abdications to constant tabloid scrutiny. But through the good and the bad, they've managed to remain one of the most influential monarchies in the world. Here, we take a look back at some of history's biggest moments that changed the royal family forever.
Marie Claire
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