When it comes to the British royal family, there's no shortage of drama. From the grandeur and spectacle of state events like Trooping the Colour to complicated relationships like King Edward VIII falling in love with a divorced American woman and abdicating the throne, eyes are always on the royals through all their public ups and downs. And one of the important parts of the monarchy is that "the Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; [and] gives a sense of stability and continuity," according to the website for The Royal Household.

To be able to act as such, the royal family itself needs to present a united front. So, when there are fractures in the family's public image and behind-the-scenes drama spills out, that front and stability become eroded. We s

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