So I’m writing a modern adaption of Hamlet, with a modern-day setting. The toughest part so far is writing about a realistic modern royal family. I’ve taken lots of inspiration from the British Royal family of course, but there’s a lot of info I can’t find.
For example, how are members of the royal family kept in line? Obviously they don’t have a ton of freedom in their position and are managed by a whole bunch of people, I’m sure. But what would be stopping an angry, gay, depressed 19-yr-old from rebelling in terms of clothes and ditching events and posting things on the internet that haven’t been approved by his publicist. What kinds of consequences would there be?
Another thing is in the end Hamlet is not going to die but instead, as the last living member of the royal family, end the tradition of royals (which have existed alongside the prime minister and real govt). How would he go about that? Does he even have that power? Who DOES have the power?
Also, do members of the royal family have body guards with them all the time in public? And in general, how much freedom do they have?
I know these are kind of weird and specific questions, but nay help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Nymeria
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