The British Monarchy has these weird-sounding titles:
Knight of the Thistle
Silver-Stick-In-Waiting...
Probably back in ancient times when those titles were invented, they made more sense.
"Ancient" is kind of the name of the game with that organization. Yet at the same time, the Monarchy has to evolve and move forward. If they get to be seen by the people to be "out of step" with the realities of life and society, they might get thrown out, as Prince Philip's family were, from Greece.
As The Crown shows it, there's a push-pull / conflict / compromise / searching for a "way forward" that will keep the Monarchy and Royal Family in the good graces of the people. Preserving tradition, and modernizing where necessary.
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