DD - Law has already been changed, first born will be first in the queue, whichever gender

Why ask? ---

Thanks Wander00 - good show

DD et al - Apparently decision to change succession was made at Commonwealth Conference last year, but legislation - in 15 countries - is required. Someone had better get a move on. Probably takes precedence over drafting new laws on the control of the press!

Wander & DD

Law has NOT yet been changed. First born will get the throne if first born is male; first born will get the throne if she is female AND all subsequent children are female. As the law stands at present a first born daughter will be gazumped by a second or third born son. The coalition have stated that they intend to change the law, but it hasn't occurred yet :}

Edited to add:

Wander, I concur with your post below.

RP - I guess I got to the keyboard marginally sooner than you did - I think we agree - decision made, legal niceties to be tidied up.

Whoever's next in line.... I wish to add my sincere congratulations!

I'm going to demand a paternity test!!!!!

Bit late for you, isn't it? :p

Sled dog - As far as I can see at a quick glance, very few opposite views there, most seem happy for the couple and positive about the Royal Family in general.

Have to say, Will seemed a genuinely nice guy while he was down here earlier this year.

Congrats to you both...:D:D:D

Here's hoping she/he's a pilot like her old man :ok:

With the family history of being in the RAF, starting with the future King George VI, I reckon it's a shoe-in that they'll spend a bit of time in the mob.

Congrats :D

(Wonder what William's PPRuNe handle is???? :E)

The Dutchess is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.

To the best of my knowledge this ailment is common for women expecting twins, but not necessarily so.

I think the Palace will ensure many photo opportunities for the press, to avoid the couple being hounded.

Let's hope so.

That'll teach her to wander around topless. :=:E

sisemen

Re "Wonder what William's PPRuNe handle is???? http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...ilies/evil.gif"


It's either Big Willy or King Bill :ok:

I thought it was NutLoose :E

I thought it was Slasher!

Random thought (after the initial "Congrats") ....

Due to the vagaries of nature, one brother is heir, can't deploy, pressure and scrutiny beyond anything any of us can imagine, obliged to marry and be sensible; the other brother is (was) the spare, can deploy, some scrutiny, plays naked snooker with strumpets in Vegas like all good Subalterns should ...

Know which fate I'd prefer :ok:

Congratulations and I hope all goes well.

Clearly the night life at valley is still as quiet as ever ;)

Do not see the Govt in any rush or need to change the rules. About 7 months to go to see if it might be an issue

Baby is male - no problem.
Baby is female - no problem.

It only becomes an issue if the first is female and second male. Could be a couple of years (or even another generation) before there might be any need to change the laws.

Besides by the time this one comes to the throne, most of us on here will not be around to see the coronation.

Congratulations to both and hope everything goes well over the next 7 months.