Queen Elizabeth the Second, Part 2 of 2 (Repeat)
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The Pressure on the Queen to Balance Family and Duty
There was a new vulnerability about the Queen, I think, in the wake of Prince Philip's death. Adding to the Queen's sense of isolation is the necessity to publicly distance herself from her second son, Prince Andrew. The Duke of York steps back from royal duties following accusations of sexual impropriety with a minor and his close relationship to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Even after 70 years on the throne, the recent crises once again highlight the pressure on the Queen to balance family and duty.
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