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I think if the monarchy were removed tomorrow, it wouldn't have a huge effect on the national mind-set.

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Hilary Mantel
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: July 6
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If the monarchy were removed tomorrow, it wouldn't have a huge effect on the national mind-set. The monarchy is mildly interesting and largely harmless. I can't find I can get very heated about it. In the next couple of generations, it is bound to go. There is so much else in the world that is more interesting.
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