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(FILES) This file photo taken on June 16, 2012 shows Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Prince Philip (R) standing on Buckingham Palace balcony following the Queen's Birthday Parade, 'Trooping the Colour' at Horse Guards Parade in London. Britain's Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire from public engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace said on May 4, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL

How the British royals stack up

THE British royal family may be the most well-known in the world — especially now, thanks to Harry and Meghan — but they are not the oldest, largest or richest. Here’s how they really compare with other royal houses.

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ONE TIME WEB USE ONLY - FEE APPLIES FOR REUSE - Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, is seen running errands near his home in Rosarito,Mexico. Thomas was seen getting his car checked over at a local gas station before heading to a laundrette to drop off several bags of clothes.  He then drove through the town before stopping at a convenience store where he picked up some cans of Heineken and packets of cigarettes.  6th December 2017Picture: Daily Mirror/Australscope

Who is Meghan Markle’s dad?

IT’S official — Thomas Markle will walk daughter Meghan Markle down the aisle at the royal wedding on May 19. But who is he and why has he been surrounded by controversy?

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