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Cameron
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Registered: January 2008
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I was reading an article about Prince William and Kate that caused me to wonder about something. I thought maybe one of the members from England could answer my question.
The article said, "Just last week, the British parliament changed the country’s succession rules – in place for more than 300 years — to allow females to become the head of the monarchy. In other words, if Kate is indeed pregnant, and it’s a girl, the baby could be queen."
My question was if they just passed this change in the succession rules last week, how is it there is a female Queen now and has been many times before? It's not a really important question, I am just fascinated by all things Royal, I guess.
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First of all, Cameron, these are still in the proposal stage and have to be passed into law by all the Commonwealth states (16 or 17) of which the monarchy is head. This will take several years probably. It was an announcement of intention, not fact.
The present monarch (Queen Elizabeth II) is there because she had no brothers.
Hugs
Nigel
PS - I like your idea of a 'female queen'. I've met many male queens. So I suppose it must be a valid expression.
I dream of boys with big bulges in their trousers,
Never of girls with big bulges in their blouses.
…and look forward to meeting you in Cóito.
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Cameron
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Registered: January 2008
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Thanks for the reply, Nigel.
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