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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
Yes, I wonder what it is about living a pampered life of luxury with the best doctors known to man on call at other people's expense that helps you live to a ripe old age?  |
That was probably a factor, especially for royals after the point in history where the fear of someone taking away the crown by force, that is killing them for it, faded away.
I expect that number will grow considerably now that any English commoner has a fair chance of making it to 80 years old and beyond.