Prince William’s first child could become his heir after change in law
November 19th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 19 (ANI): If Prince William and Kate Middleton’s first child is a girl, she would become the Queen, under a change in the royal succession laws being discussed by the British Government.
Ministers, who began talks to reform the system, said the rule of primogeniture, under which females are currently superceded in the line of succession by younger male siblings, might be ‘discriminatory’, reports the Telegraph.
The 1701 Act of Settlement, which bans Catholics from the throne and bars monarchs from marrying Catholics, is also under discussion.
The Cabinet Office said talks had been held with Commonwealth countries that would be affected by changes in the laws of succession.
Lorely Burt, a Liberal Democrat MP, has tabled a Commons motion calling on the government to ‘end these outdated, sexist and anti-Catholic aspects of the constitution’. (ANI)
- Wills, Kate's daughter could be Queen - Jan 19, 2011
- Prince William, Kate Middleton's daughter could become Queen - Apr 16, 2011
- Talks to end royal succession ban on Catholics, daughters - Mar 27, 2009
- Kate may not pledge to 'obey' William - Mar 26, 2011
- Like Diana, Kate Middleton too may not pledge to 'obey' hubby - Mar 27, 2011
- Gender bias in succession to British throne to end - Oct 28, 2011
- William weds Kate (Lead) - Apr 29, 2011
- Prince William's in-laws offer 'adult' outfits online - Jan 23, 2012
- Queen Elizabeth takes style tips from Kate - Mar 14, 2012
- Kate's first-born could inherit British throne - Apr 16, 2011
- Future UK royal daughters may be heirs to throne - Sep 25, 2008
- Kate Middleton Flashes Her Engagement Ring, Parents Congratulate Them - Nov 17, 2010
- Royal couple to get pre-marital counselling - Dec 09, 2010
- Prince William's rescue crew saves the life of Greg Watkins - Nov 22, 2010
- Pippa to write book on being party hostess - Oct 30, 2011
Tags: 1701 act of settlement, act of settlement, british government ministers, cabinet office, catholics, commonwealth countries, females, heir, kate middleton, liberal democrat mp, line of succession, primogeniture, prince william, prince william and kate, prince william and kate middleton, royal succession, siblings, succession laws, telegraph, william and kate