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World Service,21 Dec 1988,28 mins

Europe

Monarchs

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The position of the monarchy in modern-day Europe - in Spain, Belgium, Sweden and Denmark. The Spanish king Juan Carlos I is credited with helping establish Spain's fledgling democracy following the death of General Franco, while the working royals of Northern Europe act as advisers, and provide stability to the governments of Sweden and Norway.

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