Chapter
The Genetics of Royal Inbreeding
41:13 - 47:30 (06:17)
The practice of royal families intermarrying can cause recessive genes to become dominant and lead to genetic issues in their offspring, requiring regents to assist young rulers. Prince Hisahito is breaking the tradition being the first in the Japanese imperial family to attend a regular elementary school designed for non-royal children.
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This podcast episode explores the genetic problems that can arise when royals interbreed, along with discussing the role of regents and the schooling of young royals.
41:13 - 45:10 (03:57)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the genetic problems that can arise when royals interbreed, along with discussing the role of regents and the schooling of young royals.
ChapterThe Genetics of Royal Inbreeding
EpisodeSelects: How Royalty Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses historical monarchs such as King George III of Britain, Christian VII of Denmark, and Farouk of Egypt, and how they might have suffered from mental illnesses like schizophrenia and porphyria.
45:10 - 46:14 (01:04)
Summary
The podcast discusses historical monarchs such as King George III of Britain, Christian VII of Denmark, and Farouk of Egypt, and how they might have suffered from mental illnesses like schizophrenia and porphyria.
ChapterThe Genetics of Royal Inbreeding
EpisodeSelects: How Royalty Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The transcript introduces two historical figures, one who was a kleptomaniac and another who had a fear of contamination and who thought he was made of glass, and examines their eccentric behaviors.
46:14 - 47:30 (01:16)
Summary
The transcript introduces two historical figures, one who was a kleptomaniac and another who had a fear of contamination and who thought he was made of glass, and examines their eccentric behaviors.