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With a quick look at one of the teen magazines on the rack reveals the present role of the monarchs in western society. Prince William is considered a star and is valued primarily for entertainment purposes. His ancestor, Edward III, would certainly be shocked, and would no doubt question the validity of referring to someone such as a future monarch in this fashion. *In the past, monarchs have not been viewed as sources of entertainment, …

…Clement to deliver into [Henry's] hands an order to take Catherine back and separate from Anne - on pain of excommunication." (pg. 343 The Autobiography of Henry VIII) While he declared himself the head of the Church of England, he referred to the Pope as the Cardinal in Rome. This major step in the break from Rome gave Henry more power. He also managed to combine what was then thought impossible, the church and the state.