It's no secret that royals live insanely lavish lives , but for the most committed members of the monarchy, royal titles mean royal responsibility. This is especially true in the United Kingdom, where the British royal family plays a major role in the country's international relations and diplomacy. At the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the monarch and their closest family members often engage in diplomatic missions that are designed to support British interests. In practice, this means the highest ranking members regularly embark on royal tours and organize state visits to help smooth things over with world leaders.

Naturally, some visits have run more smoothly than others, but several didn't appear to go even remotely according to plan. From King Edward VII

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