A family on the throne is an interesting idea. It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.
I think you always learn something in every character you play onstage, either personally or creatively.
The main secret for a horse that is heavy upon the hand, is for the rider to have a very light one; for when he finds nothing to bear upon with his mouth, he infallibly throws himself upon the haunches for his own security.