Four frequently asked questions about the British royal family
By France24
01 May 2023 |
7:40 am
With less than two weeks to go before King Charles III's coronation on May 6, our international affairs editor and royal watcher Philip Turle answers four frequently asked questions about Britain's royal family.
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