Royal baby belies problems of aging Windsors
By Agencies in London | China Daily | Updated: 2015-05-04 10:29
Monarch succession points to elderly rulers for now
The birth of a princess on Saturday demonstrated the enduring strength of Britain's rulers, consolidating four generations of a family now more popular than ever, but cannot hide the weaknesses of an aging institution.
Queen Elizabeth II turned 89 just weeks ago but shows no sign of abdicating, even if she has stepped back a little from public duties in favor of her 66-year-old son and heir, Charles, the Prince of Wales.
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