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"While the 1980 book was being serialized in the Sunday Times, Charles attacked it through the Observer."
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"Charles was very intent to use his years as Prince of Wales to make his mark while he still had freedom of maneuver that he wouldn't have as King. The first subject he really went for was architecture. It made an impact."

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