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The monarch has been technically impotent since Elizabeth II took over.
It's been politically/constitutionally impotent since a long time before that. But I get your point.
That's true, but I was thinking of things like Edward VIII and his friendship with Hitler.
They may not have direct power, but with their wealth and land ownership they're definitely pulling strings behind the scenes.
Liz used to have a weekly meeting with the PM every Thursday, I suspect Chaz does too. I'm guessing they don't just talk about the weather and the cricket
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