The story of the ‘royal malady’ highlights the growth of the press and how it has shaped how the British public perceives the royal family.
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In the 18th century, managing public perceptions of the king’s fitness were as much about the health of the monarchy as they were about the health of monarch.
From the coronation robes, made of gold to last centuries, to David Bowie’s jumpsuits created from the newest materials, dress archives have stories to tell.
