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But Stewart brought more to the role than a physical resemblance and a voice that could make a grocery list sound like a royal decree.—Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2026 Its inhabitants won their freedom from Spain by royal decree in 1691.—Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Sep. 2026 Twelve days later, after Diana's famous Panorama interview, Queen Elizabeth released her royal decree recommending that the two divorce.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026 Spain's opposition has pledged to fight the policy through multiple channels, and the far-right Vox party has already filed a formal request for the country's Supreme Court to suspend the royal decree while the measure is adjudicated.—
Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
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