Well not exactly anyone. The Brits are rewriting the rules on the monarchy to give equal rights to the girls; at least they can also get their fair share of the throne rather than wait for a brother to inherit the gig [even if he is almost a nutcase]. Makes sense, if you ask me, - although I have absolutely no say whatsoever on who becomes King of England [not even a butler in Buckingham Palace].
Most people like me [and there is a bunch of people] will be quick to wonder, who cares? Besides that one day in a decade where a highly publicized wedding ceremony takes center stage in the streets of London, not many people care who is King of England, except the royal family themselves. So, this law change is no different from changing banking hours so that rich people can have access to their money any time they wish. What good will that be to the broke guy who owes Chase Bank $35 in overdraft fees? Nada.
I admit, I have always been fascinated with the British monarchy. Perhaps it comes from my connections win the Commonwealth, or maybe I never lost faith in marrying a princess [or a princess-look-alike]. The fact is, following the Royal Family is a bit like following the Kardashians [America’s version of the Royal family], it at least entertaining than following Kim Jon Il’s next move in North Korea.
Call me a dweeb, but I still think it is a fine tradition. Having the power to dissolve the British parliament, connections, being the Head of the Church of England, and the rest of the world rolling at your feet, - all for doing nothing. [OMG that’s a pretty sweet deal].
To date, the best salutation I have managed to get from these ungrateful commoners [neighbors in my case] is “Eric from down the street”. I can imagine walking into Wal-Mart and seeing a “commoner” address me as “Eric of York”, or at least “His Royal Highness” instead of “what’s up.” How cool will that be? But on second thought, what will I be doing in Wal-Mart? [I digressed]
To date, the best salutation I have managed to get from these ungrateful commoners [neighbors in my case] is “Eric from down the street”. I can imagine walking into Wal-Mart and seeing a “commoner” address me as “Eric of York”, or at least “His Royal Highness” instead of “what’s up.” How cool will that be? But on second thought, what will I be doing in Wal-Mart? [I digressed]
According to the recent changes, a first-born girl would take the throne ahead of a younger brother. Also, a future British monarch would be allowed to marry a Catholic. A little research traces this twist to the Act of Settlement, a law passed in 1701 which banned the UK monarch from marrying a Catholic, “to ensure that Protestants held the throne and remained head of the Church of England.”
The point of this exercise therefore [my guess] is to avoid any vacancies on the throne in any event there are more eligible women than men to take the gig.
The point of this exercise therefore [my guess] is to avoid any vacancies on the throne in any event there are more eligible women than men to take the gig.
Some will argue that the British monarchy is doing all it can to stay relevant in contemporary society. I agree. If that assertion has any truth in it, it’s only a matter of time before they summon X-Factor producer Simon Cowell into the King’s chambers to bestow upon him the duty to produce a new reality show for Buckingham Palace. When that happens, call me a genius.
On second thought, just crown me King of England.
