That explains it! L kavod malchus, the lord rav pretended that this Rambam doesn’t apply to kings, so he let future king to be somewhat meikel in his marriage, leading to the king being good to Yidden for the remaining 46 years of his monarchy. See how much wisdom is required in interacting with them? Do you really think such shailos should go to the most esteemed litvishe poskim who dealt with Russian kings and comissars or to London beisdin who are boke in Anglican kings marriage minhagim from the time of Henry the 8th?
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