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Exhibition reveals how Shakespeare's Hal has excused royal heirs for centuries

by Alison Flood

New show uncovers a long tradition for princes of Wales to excuse their own behaviour by comparing it to Prince Hal's From Frederick in the early 18th century to Charles in our own, a series of princes of Wales have associated themselves with Shakespeare's Prince Hal as a way to excuse youthful excesses and promise strong future leadership, according to a new exhibition exploring the relationship between Shakespeare'…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:36am on July 15, 2021