Word: courtiers
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...casual classes in kingship and a talk about the facts of royal life with his father (said George V: "Always remember . . . who you are"). But the Prince's "mature development" was left pretty much to chance. One of the only positive pieces of advice came from an old courtier who observed: "Only two rules really count. Never miss an opportunity to relieve yourself; never miss a chance to sit down."* The Prince's first important royal job was an exciting and educational 150,000-mile road show as "Britain's Best Salesman." "The generous applause that greeted...