Correct Iffy, and indeed one which is relatively recent phenomenon I understand. I think I read somewhere that RP didn't really exist until the early part of the 20th century. Prior to that most people, from whatever social background, had a form of their local regional accent. Not to say, as indeed now, that some of them despite their regional linguistic characteristics, were not great and accomplished communicators.
"Talking posh" is often mistaken for a sign of intellect. I've got away with sounding like I know what I'm talking about ( albeit with a mild Edinburgh twang ) for years because of it !
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