by Dr. Jeffrey Lant
It has happened to the Braganzas of Portugal, the Hohenzollerns of Germany, the Bourbons of France, the Hapsburgs of Austria... royal and imperial families which, for whatever reason, find themselves throneless princes. These are the saddest people of all, for they know so very well their metier -- to rule -- but must stand by and watch others, lesser beings, fill their roles -- always inadequately.
Such people, bearers all of the most illustrious names on earth, are
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