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[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 1 points 20 hours ago

The problem is that the chances are significantly higher and they only go up with each round of incestuous offspring, which is very likely with royalty.

Also, having a certain genetic trait doesn't mean that the line is immune to other genetic disorders. There can even be a problem where the genetic mutation which causes a benefit can cause other traits which are neutral or negative.