But even without their advantage, it's obvious Elizabeth has been critical to the success of the House of Windsor.
But above all it is the glimpses of humanity inside the early House of Windsor that infuse history with drama.
It is hard not to equate the travails of the Royal Opera House with those of the House of Windsor.
Like some other famous British brands in neighbouring parts of London (hand-made shoes, suits, shotguns and so forth), House of Windsor profits greatly from tradition and sentiment.
The British royal family can be traced back 900 years to William the Conqueror, although the succession has passed through a number of families to the house of Windsor.
But as long as the House of Windsor plc remains in the head-of-state business, it has to keep an eye on its core competence: being born, being non-political, and simply being there.
The representatives of the House of Windsor, bravely touring the East End of London during the Blitz, still showed with hats and handbags and graciously extended hands that they were a class apart.
The decision was "left for as long as possible in the sincere hope that ongoing events -- resulting from recent unrest in the Kingdom of Bahrain -- might have improved, leaving me able to join the celebrations of the House of Windsor and the family of Miss Middleton, without being overshadowed by issues in Bahrain, " Al-Khalifa wrote.
The home was built new as a concept house by designer Windsor Smith.
Officers held her husband Robert Brown, at his home in Winkfield, after examining her guest house, which borders Windsor Great Park.
Windsor's legal team also said the House leaders could defend DOMA, at least partially, suggesting the woman wants ultimate resolution on the constitutional questions as soon as possible.
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Though Ms. Windsor's lawyers didn't challenge the House lawmakers' legal standing in the case, the Supreme Court appointed a Harvard Law professor, Vicki Jackson, to argue that the House appeal should be thrown out because the lawmakers wouldn't suffer any injury if the law were nullified.
Hipsters favor The Drake on Queen West with its art-house vibe and bustling bar scene, while the hushed, clubby Windsor Arms, just steps from the toney boutiques of Bloor Street, draws A-list celebs.
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In 1948, the Duchess of Windsor commissioned Toussaint by then the first woman to be named artistic director of a high jewelry house to create the first of many felines: a brooch featuring a golden cat with black enamel spots crouching over an emerald cabochon.
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