Royal scandals expose why monarchy is losing relevance in Britain and beyond
Norway's Marius Borg Hoiby and Crown Princess. Marius is on trial for rape and domestic violence. Picture: AP
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Norway's Marius Borg Hoiby and Crown Princess. Marius is on trial for rape and domestic violence. Picture: AP
“And on the pedestal, these words appear:
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
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