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Oct 2023
9m 28s

Bonus! 'Even the Royals' from Wondery+ –...

Lindsay Holiday
About this episode
Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big, and very public. And no, we’re not just talking about Harry and Meg ... Show More
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