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I don't know any royals but I know several people born into privilege who have utterly miserable lives doing their "duty". Surrounded by security, no privacy, no freedom etc etc.
I don't feel sorry for them or think it's that tough for them but I think it's fair to recognise that it's often not actually a privilege. It's not a life I'd choose for any sum of money or status.
Honestly I think it must be grim. Not struggling to feed yourself and pay your bills grim, but grim nonetheless.