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    'We are family'. Why Indian royalty, despite feuds, will never face a Megxit

    Though royals in India have no constitutional authority and their titles aren’t recognised, controversy and intrigue still walk the palace corridors.

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    Indian aristocrats weigh in on Harry and Meghan’s decision to break free of royal roles – and how conflicts are addressed by royal dynasties here.

    By Shashi Sunny | Last month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a shock announcement that they had decided to quit their roles as senior royals. Their move became a talking point among Indian royals too. Though royals here have no constitutional authority and their titles aren’t recognised, controversy and intrigue still walk the palace corridors. 74095797 But, says Yashodhara Raje Scindia, daughter of the erstwhile Maharaja of Gwalior
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