McCreery was given command of VIII Corps in the United Kingdom in July 1943 and then, following the Axis surrender in Tunisia, he was given command of X Corps in August 1943[21] which was training to take part in the Italian campaign. It adds a little sparkle to a $10 party dress. Or not. I see his point, but satire rarely shares space comfortably with social-issue drama. If Greens anything like McCreadie in real life, hes got thick enough skin to withstand such heckling, but theres something a little too easy in most of Winterbottoms critique. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Well, it depends who you like. Sir Philip, rumoured to be the inspiration for the film Greed, featuring Steve Coogan as a self-made billionaire - Sir Richard McCreadie, whose retail empire is in crisis, and who spends excessive . When several hurtle down the pike, it's hard to know whether to cry or snicker behind our hands. Known best for his 1996 single "Thinkin' Strait," this country singer and songwriter also reached Billboard's Top 100 with "Hangin . Its all part of the brand, McCreadie explains at one point, suggesting that the borderline-criminal act of asset stripping the company in order to live large could be written off as a kind of marketing. I think tension had got quite high during the bid and Philip got upset about something Sir Stuart said in an interview with Profile magazine. (Henry is another oft-cited candidate for ordering the princes deaths, as both had stronger claims to the crown than him; pretenders claiming to be either Edward or Richard threatened Henry throughout his reign, underscoring the tenuous nature of his grasp on power. I did it for the money. [13] The MC's citation reads: On 9th November, 1918, east of the Avesnes-Maubeuge road, for valuable and dashing work when in command of a mounted patrol sent forward to get in touch with the retiring enemy. EXCLUSIVE: The former Topshop boss branded the Steven Coogan-led vehicle which sends up his opulent lifestyle, 'a load of s***'. And never mind the "Greedy McCreadie" sobriquet bestowed on him by former colleagues and workers who testify, with full mockumentary gravitas, to his lack of character. In Greed, McCreadie's daughter is followed by a reality TV show crew. This guy has decided to throw himself an extravagant 60th birthday party on a Greek isle, complete with gladiators fighting lions - which would have been Rome not Greece, but whatever - also, employees dressed as slaves - appropriate to how he sees them - maybe Elton John singing by the pool. In Greed, Mr Coogan and director Michael Winterbottom target bosses of multinational companies, who he says are turning over "massive profits" while factories they use in developing nations like Sri Lanka pay their workers about 3 a day. On the Greek island of Mykonos, the final (chaotic) touches are being put to McCreadie . Though the Richard III Society and other defenders of the kings legacy have countered these characterizations, particularly amid the recent wave of interest sparked by his remains unprecedented recovery in 2012, new research conducted by historian Tim Thornton is poised to deal a blow to these so-called Ricardians efforts to rehabilitate the rulers image. Their eldest son, Michael, was a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain in the early 1960s but left in 1963 to become leader of the Committee to Defeat Revisionism, for Communist Unity. JESSICA FOSTEKEW: (As character) Yes. As monstrous cinematic moguls go, Sir Richard McCreadie, CEO of many a failed British cut-rate clothing chain, is no Citizen Kane. And I dont think itll be on at his local cinema in Monaco, so he wont have to try too hard to avoid it.. What he wants, it turns out, is to make millions as a serial killer of clothing stores he buys on the cheap, a 21st-century ploy that makes him prosper even as he sends the firms down the tubes. Advertising Notice There was some very strong language though, uses of F**k, MotherF**ker, C**t, Tw*t, S**t, Pr*k, Asshole, bugger, b*stard, b*tch, C*ck etc And there were a few sex references although they were pretty mild, some drug references and minor drug use, some upsetting scenes and one scene that was moderately bloody ( it wasnt really that bad, it lasts for a few seconds and is blink and miss). Whilst other brands have invested significantly in their online channel and in building relationships with consumers through social media, Arcadia have been slow to invest in the evolvement of its retail offer to a highly mobile consumer audience. Still dressed as Nero. Do you think it was fair? Terms of Use Victor Carwright, for instance, who was close to him for most of his service in France, wrote much later that he had no superior as a troop commander. This movie is pretty boring overall, there were some very funny moments but not frequent. Somewhere, though, the collateral tragedies set in motion by the Greedy McCreadies of this world get lost amid the bitter laughter. Retail analysts suggest Sir Philips problems started long before 2020, with many years of underinvestment in the group and its brands. Coogan told Sky News: "People might do that, might accuse me of hypocrisy and yeah, I've certainly had an indulgent lifestyle. ', Will Smith Accepts Special Honor at AAFCA Ceremony, First In-Person Awards Speech Since 2022 Oscars, How Chicago Fire Said a Temporary Goodbye to Taylor Kinneys Kelly Severide Amid Leave of Absence, HBO's Leading Man: Casey Bloys on Perfecting 'The Last of Us,' HBO Max Streaming Merger and Axing Shows, A24 Sweeps Film Categories at the 2023 SAG Awards as 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Breaks Record for Most Wins, Jean Smart 'Doing Well, Recovering' Following Heart Procedure, Says Hacks Co-Star Hannah Einbinder, Ke Huy Quan Becomes First Asian Male Film Winner at SAG Awards for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. McCreery himself, always modest, wrote simply to his wife, "This time, anyway, I feel that I have had some small hand in this success."[19][20]. In 2015, the BBC covered the selling of BHS to ex racing driver Dominic Chappell for 1, resulted in the business going bust with 11,000 jobs lost, a pension deficit of 571 million, and this year Chappell was sentenced to six years in prison for tax evasion relating to the sale. To save his reputation, he plans a Roman-themed lavish 60th birthday on the Greek island of Mykonos, but finds his celebrity friends less compliant than he used to. "I'm sure if he's nuanced enough he'll embrace that.". [9] Arriving in France on the Western Front in January 1916, McCreery found that his regiment, serving as part of the 5th Cavalry Brigade, had recently begun to operate in the infantry role in the trenches, although retaining the capability of reverting to cavalry should the need arise. So thickly does Winterbottom coat his villain in moral fog that for a while it doesn't register that, like a virus, the McCreadie Method infects everyone around the preening tycoon, including his official biographer, Nick (rendered deadpan by standup comedian David Mitchell), a rumpled journalist who's increasingly disturbed by the con man he's charged with, as it were, lionizing. Coldplay singer Chris Martin, reportedly at the Cancun bash, appears sending McCreadie a video tribute as does Louis Walsh, snapped out with Green in 2009. Most people already know how low-cost fashion works, and they shop anyway. For 30 years he has ruled the world of retail fashion - bringing the high street to the catwalk and the catwalk to the high street - but after a damaging public inquiry, his image is tarnished. From 18th-century comedies like "School For Scandal" to the upstairs, downstairs riffs of "Jeeves And Wooster," critic Bob Mondello says you can now add a new film to the list - a social satire that is simply titled "Greed.". This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. His memorial service was held in Westminster Abbey. While this circus unfolds around him, McCreadie focuses on his birthday, demanding that a small arena be custom-built on Mykonos, complete with live lion. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Coogan described Flack's death as "tragic" and said it had raised "lots of issues" around social media. Doesn't stop him going around the world in your nan's sunglasses proclaiming about ending poverty or whatever. Steve Coogan plays a billionaire boss of a retail empire in crisis. The BBC reports that Sir Phillip was said to be seeking support from lenders, looking for 30 million to get the business through Christmas, but that talks have failed and administrators could be appointed as soon as Monday 30th November. The next morning, the British cavalry came under heavy German artillery and machine gun fire before they were withdrawn; McCreery was shot in his right thigh, severing his femoral artery. [22] An over-riding sense of duty might be said to have characterised his life and career. While pop culture references abound, jokes about James Blunt, Gary Glitter, and reality TV only serve to make the film feel dated, despite its poignant subject matter, which couldn't be more timely. Flack was found dead at her east London home on Saturday, having. Winterbottom aims to tarnish that false illusion, launching the comedic equivalent of an animal rights activist paint-bombing a fur coat. You're the fashion editor. While preparations for a wild extravaganza commence, McCreadie is surveyed by Nick (David Mitchell), who has been tasked with writing his . Oh, wait - no. After the war McCreery was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, British Forces of Occupation in Austria and British representative on the Allied Commission for Austria. As refugees on the local beach, a half-finished Roman-style gladiator arena, a listless lion, and a run of celebrity dropouts threaten to ruin the big party, it's actually rumblings from within the McCreadie empire that could end up being Sir Richard's undoing. BOB MONDELLO, BYLINE: There's a reason gazillionaire Sir Richard McCreadie is known as Greedy McCreadie. He's also, in the way of many charismatic scoundrels who get by on guff and bluff, a waggish charmer whose profanity-laced tirades don't extend to his adored ex-wife and business partner (a malignantly funny Isla Fisher) or his bodacious current squeeze (Shanina Shaik). Still dressed as Nero. Sir Richard McCreadie (Steve Coogan) does all of that, except his party is on Mykonos with a Gladiator themed plywood amphitheatre. He was also criticised for holding a lavish party in the Maldives which allegedly featured topless dancers and a giant Buddha statue. The soundtrack to such revelations? COOGAN: (As Sir Richard McCreadie) Well, they've come a long way. COOGAN: (As Sir Richard McCreadie) Looks like Rod Stewart's bitter older brother. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #8: (As character) You've been described as the unacceptable face of capitalism. He even writes in an immigrant assistant named Amanda (Dinita Gohil), whose mother died in a factory fire back home in Bangladesh. The Alan Partridge star said that despite excess in the past, he's changed. Nicknamed 'Greedy' McCreadie by the press, Sir Richard has made a name for himself, and a whole lot of dough, by buying up bankrupt chain stores on the cheap, then stripping them of their. In a statement toForbesin advance of the Sky News story an Arcadia spokesperson said that stores would open again next week: We are aware of the recent media speculation surrounding the future of Arcadia, adding The brands continue to trade and our stores will be opening again in England and ROI [Republic of Ireland] as soon as the Government Covid-19 restrictions are lifted next week. Coogan said he's not heard what Green thinks of it, but that perhaps the businessman will see the bright side. There followed spells working for General Sir Harold Alexander first as Chief of General Staff, Middle East Command in Cairo[16] and then Chief of General Staff, 18th Army Group during the Tunisian campaign (194243). hide caption. [16][24], He lived the rest of his life at Stowell Hill in Somerset, a house built by his mother and designed by a pupil of the architect Edwin Lutyens. Pic: Greed Sony Pictures Releases UK, Green was forced to stump up hundreds of millions of pounds to BHS pension schemes, The action takes place at a party on the Greek island of Mykonos. 38778. p. 5828. As a satire of wealth and social climbing, the movie "Greed" which centers on the rise and fall of a crass English billionaire named Richard McCreadie (Steve Coogan) feels especially . In 1928 McCreery married Lettice St. Maur, daughter of Major Lord Percy St. Maur (younger brother of the 15th Duke of Somerset) and the Hon. In 2004 an ambitious Green pulled together a combined 10billion from investors to make an offer for Marks & Spencer. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) How much is Tom Jones? Ive got this friend who makes his own clothes. Doherty[22] sums up this, the final campaign of the Eighth Army as follows: Sir Richard McCreery had managed one of the finest performances of a British army in the course of the war. Coogan plays controversial retail tycoon Sir Richard McCreadie - who is loosely based on Sir Philip Green - in Greed. Privacy Statement Only they, and an administrative assistant (Dinita Gohil) whose mother perished in India while sweatshopping for a McCreadie company, see the bigger picture of enslavement and displacement around the world. Thornton draws on archival records to posit that Tudor courtiers Edward and Miles Forestwho held positions in the households of the king and top adviser Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, respectivelywere the sons of Miles Forest, one of two men More claims were tasked with carrying out the princes killings. Greed tells the story of self-made British billionaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Steve Coogan), whose retail empire is in crisis. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #4: (As character) Angeline (ph) is now a maybe. A shrewd businessman, McCreadie managed to become one of the youngest billionaires in the world by driving hard bargains, hiring cheap labor and finding clever ways to avoid paying . He collaborated with young songwriter and fellow Missouri native Grant Landis. Excellent movie about punk's origins; older teens only. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sir Philip is widely quoted as saying that nobody can be a clairvoyant - whatever Monday and the next few critical weeks have in store for the brand, it is clear this was a Black Friday in more ways than one. No one knows the exact cause of death but he was most likely starved to death in one of the castle dungeons. It's all supposed to be scathing, I think. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #9: (As character) He was a bully. His memorial service was held in Westminster Abbey. Get rid of them. In 1924 he and his younger brother Captain Selby McCreery constituted 50 percent of the Army polo team that played against the United States. In the words of his biographer, Richard Mead: For Dick the war ended on a high note. He's chronicling my life. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, He told the BBC it was not a "direct attack", was questioned by MPs on his role in the demise of the chain BHS, He was also criticised for holding a lavish party in the Maldives, Arcadia has denied using sweatshops and expressed disappointment, Sir Philip was branded as the "unacceptable face of capitalism, Last year, Sir Philip prevented the collapse, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Robert F Kennedy assassin denied parole again, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney. Explanations for why Richard decided to replace the young king vary, with critics arguing that hed long coveted the crown and supporters offering more sympathetic interpretations. Are they glamorized? How are drinking and drug use portrayed? Making fun of rich people is a time-honored tradition in Britain. Violet White. Reporting on global trends, consumer insights & business with passion, Sir Philip Green, owner of the Arcadia Group which, reported a pre-tax loss of 93.4 million year 2018 - 2019, pictured with once collaborator -Beyonce (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage), Steve Coogan at a special screening of Greed - the, Michael Winterbottom directed film about businessman Sir Richard McCreadie - owner of a troubled retail empire, the character rumoured to be based on Sir Philip Green (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage). And the film sends up the opulent toga party Green - nicknamed Sir Philip Greed after the. Death is mentioned several times, and covered dead bodies are seen after a factory fire. In Swinging '60s London, A Frisky 'Look Of Love', Friends Coogan And Brydon Take Their Dueling Impressions On A 'Trip To Spain'. A pal of shamed rag-trade tycoon Green, 67, told the Sunday People: Sir Philip is aware of the film but says he wont be bothering to watch it because friends who have seen the trailers have told him its a load of s***. Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Books About LGBTQ+ Youth, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews. Granted, it would be hard to be more vicious, as the film amplifies the bewildering egotism of Greens 50th-birthday bash, an extravagant toga party thrown on the island of Cyprus, where he dressed as Emperor Nero and surrounded himself with hundreds of rich sycophants, to be collectively serenaded by Rod Stewart. CAROLINE ROSE: (Singing) I did it for the money. McCreery was made a full general in 1949. The inter-war years saw McCreery's greatest sporting achievements (see Equestrianism below). Sir Philip Green gave evidence to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee and Work and Pensions Committee on the collapse of BHS. "I've grown up, I've evolved, and I'm prepared to run the risk of people accusing me of being hypocritical. In MayJune 1940, several months after the Second World War began, McCreery was involved in the Battle of France,[16] towards the end of which he commanded the 2nd Armoured Brigade,[18] of the 1st Armoured Division, which found itself fighting alongside French General Charles de Gaulle. At the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 the State Coach was drawn by six grey horses, one of which was named McCreery, the others being named after five other Second World War generals, a distinction which must have been particularly appreciated by McCreery in view of his lifelong association with horses. An Arcadia spokesperson would not comment on the release of the film. This is not a very good movie- The only reason it has been given 3 stars is for it's funny moments, other than that it would have been given 1 star. In retirement during the 1950s, Dick McCreery took up polo again for a time, playing at Windsor Great Park. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #6: (As character) Poor things. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Coogan plays Sir Richard McCreadie, whose name rhymes with greedy, the man behind a brand called Monda, but theres no real mystery about whom hes skewering. MONDELLO: Still, credit him with making serious points lightly in "Greed" about the exploitation of workers, about the excesses of the billionaire class, about, in short, the age in which we live. It deserves a solid 15 rating for Very Strong Language! Coogan plays Sir Richard McCreadie, whose name rhymes with "greedy," the man behind a brand called Monda, but there's no real mystery about whom he's. Statista reports that in Europes clothing sector (compared year on year to 2019) production fell by 37.4 percent in the period April - June 2020. If that sounds familiar,. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. US drops assault charges against Sir Philip Green, How to save the UK's crisis-hit High Streets, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Humor is often in poor taste, touching on issues including abortion, sexual harassment, and child abuse. What other ways might there be to hold the characters accountable? His fellow students in the Junior Division there included Gerard Bucknall, Gerald Templer, Alexander Cameron, Alexander Galloway, I. S. O. Playfair, John Harding, Philip Gregson-Ellis and Gordon MacMillan, whilst the instructors included Richard O'Connor, Bernard Paget, Henry Pownall, Harold Franklyn and Bernard Montgomery. Pay close attention to Clarence, a real-life lion who enters the scene with distressingly low testosterone but who will later earn his own 15 minutes, and then some. 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In one scene, she is filmed handing food to starving Syrian refugees, only to screw up the take and grab the food back from. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Is that George Michael? UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) He seems to be (unintelligible) Tom Jones. Two skeletons unearthed at the Tower of London in 1674 may belong to the princes, but their identities have never been confirmed. Amanda serves a key function in the film but doesnt read like a real person a shame, because shes the most likable character and the idea that shes obliged to work a second job in a London sweatshop seems outrageous. How Do I Protect My Young Child from Cyberbullying? Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. Goofy Comedy Movies to Watch with Tweens and Teens. The film cuts between scenes of his first hustles as a teenager, the inquiry, exploited workers in Sri Lankan textile factories, and present-day preparations for the big event at a luxury Mykonos hotel. That sort of real-world hardship feels incongruous with her presumably well-paid gig at Monda, and a defiant contradiction of the broad caricature that is McCreadies family drama: His celebutante daughter Lily (Sophie Cookson) is shooting a rigged reality show, while his barely-old-enough-to-shave son Finn (Asa Butterfield) has Oedipal designs on Dads supermodel girlfriend (Shanina Shaik). While the film's central character is very much the butt of the joke, Coogan said he does have some sympathy with the man his character is based on. Entertainment reporter Cunningly mounted to satirize the heavy-breathing structure of Orson Welles' Citizen Kane, Greed is a jaunty caper littered with farcical flashbacks to McCreadie's formative youth with his ferociously ambitious mother. Its a disaster waiting to happen, and the inevitable question seems to be: Will Greed go so far as to let the lion attack the guests? UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) So what kind of budget are you thinking for the party? (She's ably played by Shirley Henderson, a hilarious Scottish aggressor with arms tightly folded around herself as if hoarding trade secrets). Shakespeares 159293 play Richard III, for instance, finds the fictionalized king saying, I wish the bastards dead; / And I would have it suddenly performd.. He was also the only cavalryman to command it. Coogan plays Sir Richard McCreadie - a billionaire based on Sir Philip Green - who is celebrating his 60th birthday with a lavish party on the Greek island of Mykonos. "You know, we're not born and keep the same views throughout our lives. Greed is out in cinemas in UK cinemas now. Sir Richard Giordano obituary. He was serving in the British Army, but off-duty at the time. Yet, despite the honorable intentions of picking apart the soulless retail billionaire and drawing attention to the dire inequalities to which so many continue to turn a blind eye, Greed never quite makes it clear what it's saying. [25] McCreery regarded Montgomery as excessively cautious and indeed historians like Corelli Barnett have suggested that Montgomery failed to press home his advantage after the Battle of Alamein to the extent that he might have done. All rights reserved. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #7: (As character) It's a public beach. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) About 3 million for a whole package. On the Greek island of Mykonos, British billionaire and fashion retail extraordinaire Sir Richard McCreadie (Coogan, in a role loosely inspired by Sir Philip Green) prepares to celebrate his 60th birthday. Description. MITCHELL: (As Nick) Of course not. His next posting overseas during the Second World War was as Adviser, Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Middle East[18] (March to August 1942), where he was Claude Auchinleck's chief adviser on such matters. Director - Michael Winterbottom Written by - Michael Winterbottom Starring: Steve Coogan as Sir Richard McCreadie David Mitchell as Nick Isla Fisher as Samantha McCreadie Sophie Cookson as Lily McCreadie Asa Butterfield as Finn McCreadie Ollie Locke as Fabian Shirley Henderson as Granny? That is a - that's a bargain. Richard James McCready in 1940 United States Federal Census. Sir Philip, now based in Monaco, has been accused of tax avoidance and was questioned by MPs on his role in the demise of the chain BHS. Sir Richard's ex-wife, Samantha (Isla Fisher), is present with her new partner, as is McCreadie's latest trophy girlfriend, his two children -- reality show-wannabe daughter Lily (Sophie Cookson) and distant son full of Oedipal resentment Finn (Asa Butterfield) -- and his biographer, Nick (David Mitchell). Would you consider any of them role models? Background, early life and First World War, Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 14:35, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 12th (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers, Committee to Defeat Revisionism, for Communist Unity, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives, "9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's)". It was said to be at odds with the culture of the islands. From 1946 to 1948, McCreery was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, British Army of the Rhine in Germany, succeeding Field Marshal Montgomery. He lived in 1940, at address, Ohio. Richard Vincent Giordano, business executive, born 24 March 1934; died 27 December 2022 . Samberg's funny but raunchy comedy skewers fame. MONDELLO: Also, some bad optics - an ex-wife sailing up on a $100 million yacht, their reality TV star daughter bringing along a film crew and their barely-out-of-puberty son seemingly inspired by the Greek landscape and a somewhat literal reading of "Oedipus." "But, you know, people aren't one thing and people change, and people can do things that they think 'I behaved like this, but it wasn't good, and now' The same way people are allowed to change their mind about things. "[They] don't want to attract too much attention in case people start asking difficult questions about their business practices. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. The perma-tanned "self-made" billionaire is the owner of several clothing chains and is known as "the King of the High Street", although a less complimentary nickname is "Greedy" McCreadie. Expect kissing, straddling, and plenty of sexual references, though no actual sex is depicted on screen. Coogan said the stars probably did their cameos for expenses plus a sandwich, adding: Theyre playing themselves as if theyre prostituting themselves.. Cameos from Ben Stiller to Stephen Fry bolster the party scene, and Fisher is great as the smart ex-wife who's fully aware of the intricacies (and legalities) of the business model that led to their success. Writing for History Extra in 2019, biographer Chris Skidmore theorized that fear of violence by warring court factions and the desire for self-preservation motivated Richard to declare his brothers marriage to Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate and, by extension, render their children bastards with no claim to the throne. 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