Prince William's daughter could be Queen - Polidicks

[quote] [B]Prince William's daughter could be Queen[/B] [B] A first-born daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton could become Queen under constitutional changes being considered by the Coalition. [/B] Ministers are negotiating with Commonwealth governments about possible changes to the Act of Settlement to give female Royals the same rights of succession as their brothers. Under the current law, any male child takes precedence in the order of succession over his sisters. That would mean that any son born to Prince William would become King, even if he had an older sister. The Coalition believes that the law may be discriminatory and is considering ways to change it. That would mean changing the law in every one of the 15 Commonwealth countries where the Queen is head of state. When he was prime minister, Gordon Brown began work on amending the Act of Settlement, which also forbids Roman Catholics taking the crown. Mark Harper, the constitutional affairs minister, said that the Coalition has continued that work. “Ministers have already accepted that the provisions of the Act of Settlement might be discriminatory. Discussions are under way,” he said. Keith Vaz, a Labour MP, yesterday introduced a bill to the Commons proposing changing the rules on succession. It will be debated in May. The prince will marry Miss Middleton on April 29, and Mr Vaz said that unless the law is changed, daughters born to the couple will suffer discrimination. “As it stands, any daughters of Prince William would not succeed their father to the throne if they had a male sibling younger than them,” he said. Mr Harper warned that changing the law was “not a straightforward process” and could take many years. David Cameron is expected to discuss changing the Act at a summit of Commonwealth leaders in Australia later this year. Government insiders say concerns about the line of succession were raised in 2007 when Sophie, Countess of Wessex, gave birth to a son. James, Viscount Severn, immediately displaced his older sister, Lady Louise, in the order of succession.[/quote] [url]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8267359/Prince-Williams-daughter-could-be-Queen.html[/url] This is stupid she would probably never become Queen any way. I want my country to have a God damn King.

But the real question is, does anyone give a rat's ass?

[QUOTE=Explosions;27510716]But the real question is, does anyone give a rat's ass?[/QUOTE] i concur

[QUOTE=Explosions;27510716]But the real question is, does anyone give a rat's ass?[/QUOTE] I do. So yes to your question.

I don't see why they would care they're still filthy rich regardless of their title.

[QUOTE=Emz;27510765]I don't see why they would care they're still filthy rich regardless of their title.[/QUOTE] The Royal family is not that rich in terms of famous people.

Yeah but they're still much better off than most of us are. :saddowns:

It's a monarchy, I don't really understand how changing the rules makes sense. Especially when the whole thing is governed my tradition. (The rules in the monarchy)

Who gives a fuck. Honestly, I hear about this shit on TV in the US and I don't see how people even care at all

[QUOTE=RoFLWaFFLEZZ;27510835]Who gives a fuck. Honestly, I hear about this shit on TV in the US and I don't see how people even care at all[/QUOTE] Like a true american

They're not even married yet, why are they so concerned about a daughter that may never even exist?

why do those cunts still exist anyways?

i aint no fortunate one

How does the queen affect modern legislation?

[QUOTE=5killer;27511820]How does the queen affect modern legislation?[/QUOTE] Almost not at all. She (or the rightfully appointed ruler) has the theoretical ability to dissolve the parliament if she feels it is failing the people (if I remember correctly), but I reckon they wouldn't go without a fight, so....

[QUOTE=Explosions;27510716]But the real question is, does anyone give a rat's ass?[/QUOTE] Ahem, [img]http://internetmarketingjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/rats-rear-end.jpg[/img]

who cares

I don't see why the UK has a monarch still. Doesn't it seem really old fashioned? I am surprised in this day and age that a developed country could cling to the idea of birthrights and succession and stupid bullshit like that. It seems contradictory to the ideas of freedom and logical thought. [QUOTE=Craigewan;27513133]Almost not at all. She (or the rightfully appointed ruler) has the theoretical ability to dissolve the parliament if she feels it is failing the people (if I remember correctly), but I reckon they wouldn't go without a fight, so....[/QUOTE] I believe a British king tried to do that once and parliament was like "aha fuck off" and basically ousted him and found a replacement.

It's probably part of the national and cultural identity and all that jazz.

[QUOTE=Habsburg;27515646]It's probably part of the national and cultural identity and all that jazz.[/QUOTE] That's like saying that Stalinism is part of Russia's national and cultural identity. [editline]19th January 2011[/editline] Or that war is part of the USA's national and cultural identity.

I thought the thread title was [quote]Prince's daughter William could be Queen[/quote] :confused:

[QUOTE=Explosions;27510716]But the real question is, does anyone give a rat's ass?[/QUOTE] I always tell people they don't have any power, other than being listened to.

[QUOTE=jjsullivan;27515956]I always tell people they don't have any power, other than being listened too.[/QUOTE] Yea, and that's fucking stupid. They have no credentials or anything. They didn't work for their influence like normal people. They were given that right through their parents. What makes them any fucking better than any other british citizen?

[QUOTE=yawmwen;27515903]That's like saying that Stalinism is part of Russia's national and cultural identity. [editline]19th January 2011[/editline] Or that war is part of the USA's national and cultural identity.[/QUOTE] Well to an extent you're right on both counts. You don't have to like your national/cultural identity. [editline]18th January 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=yawmwen;27515972]Yea, and that's fucking stupid. They have no credentials or anything. They didn't work for their influence like normal people. They were given that right through their parents. What makes them any fucking better than any other british citizen?[/QUOTE] They make excellent tourist attractions.

[QUOTE=Habsburg;27516002]Well to an extent you're right on both counts. You don't have to like your national/cultural identity.[/quote] My point is just because it might be considered part of your identity doesn't mean it's right and doesn't need to be changed. [quote]They make excellent tourist attractions.[/QUOTE] That is true, and an excellent point. However, I believe that just because something makes you money doesn't mean the principles it represents are right.

Old and out of date, needs to disappear.

[QUOTE=Moby-;27518551]Old and out of date, needs to disappear.[/QUOTE] So we should get rid of stuff because it is old and doesn't fit in with what is around it? Brb, knocking down the Pyramids.

The royal family is just a tourist attraction. The revenue from this far outweighs the spending the royal family actually does.

[QUOTE=BAR;27527582]The royal family is just a tourist attraction. The revenue from this far outweighs the spending the royal family actually does.[/QUOTE] bingo everyone read this post before talking shit about the royals and ting, williams a bad man blud

[QUOTE=altthe6th;27528298]bingo everyone read this post before talking shit about the royals and ting, williams a bad man blud[/QUOTE] I read it, the royal family is still bullshit.