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World Service,14 Dec 1988,28 mins

Britain

Monarchs

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Queen Elizabeth II can claim to be a direct descendent of the first British King Egbert; crowned in 827AD. Despite seeing its influence eroded over successive centuries, the British Monarchy still retains some surprising vestiges of power.

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