The 1930s Were Not a Good Time for the British Royal Family

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English - November 04, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
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Britain was racked by devastating economic hardship in the 1930s and ordinary people began to take their anger out on what was seen as the ultimate symbol of entitlement: the British Royal family.