What does a king actually do?

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What does a king actually do?

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AuthorsCarniel, Jess
Publication TitleThe Conversation
Year2023
Place of PublicationAustralia
Web Address (URL)https://theconversation.com/what-does-a-king-actually-do-203842
KeywordsKing Charles III; monarchy; Royal family; politics; parliamentary system
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020430313. History of empires, imperialism and colonialism
440899. Political science not elsewhere classified
Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Southern Queensland
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