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I would argue that television and particularly the BBC were instrumental in puffing up the Royal Family to a level where
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"I would argue that television and particularly the BBC were instrumental in puffing up the Royal Family to a level where they were inflated out of all, all proportion to their relevance on the national scene"

- Andrew Morton

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Andrew Morton's quote suggests that the BBC and also television have played a significant role in developing an incorrect feeling of importance and magnificence around the Royal Family. He thinks that the Royal Family has actually been over-glorified as well as overstated to a point where their real relevance to the country has actually been diminished. This could be seen as a criticism of the BBC as well as television for creating a false narrative around the Royal Family, and for not providing an extra balanced as well as sensible sight of their function in the country. It might also be seen as an objection of the Royal Family for allowing themselves to be depicted in such a way, as well as for not taking a much more active role in establishing the record directly.

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