Happy Birthday, Your Majesty

**Burly Brute** · 15th April 11, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

The best way is to follow this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_of...British_Throne

This is all vested in tradition and history. It must be seen in light of events of the time.

In essence, it is eldest sons, their sons; other sons, their sons; daughters, their sons. When that runs out then the line goes sideways from the currant monarch, to include cousins and nephews. Of course, illegitimacy or being a Roman Catholic (or married to a Roman Catholic) rules one out of the succession.

When Catherine produces a child, the whole 2000 odd all shuffle down to make room.

Regards

Chas

That is nuts! Howcome being a Roman Catholic knocks one out of the running? Does it happen to be related to King James?

**McClef** · 15th April 11, 10:47 AM

Please guys religious issues have been raised before and has always derailed the threads.

This thread is there for those who wish to acknowledge and celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Period.

Many X Markers live in countries where she is either Head of State or Head of the Commonwealth.

It is NOT there for pro and anti monarchy arguments or religious ones or political ones.

So take this as a polite warning to stay on track.

Thanks.

**Burly Brute** · 15th April 11, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

Please guys religious issues have been raised before and has always derailed the threads.

This thread is there for those who wish to acknowledge and celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Period.

Many X Markers live in countries where she is either Head of State or Head of the Commonwealth.

It is NOT there for pro and anti monarchy arguments or religious ones or political ones.

So take this as a polite warning to stay on track.

Thanks.

I digress too much sometimes, but I hope it's noted I didn't mean to spar anything by asking the question. I am a Biblical Studies major and I love church history and just wondered why it was they came up with that law. Sorry if it was taken in any way offensively to anyone, not my intentions and my apologies for sure!

Back on topic: How awesome that she is turning 85! Very blessed indeed, both Queen and Country. Long Live!

**Burly Brute** · 15th April 11, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

Please guys religious issues have been raised before and has always derailed the threads.

This thread is there for those who wish to acknowledge and celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Period.

Many X Markers live in countries where she is either Head of State or Head of the Commonwealth.

It is NOT there for pro and anti monarchy arguments or religious ones or political ones.

So take this as a polite warning to stay on track.

Thanks.

Ohhh also to clarify, when I said "that is nuts" I was referring to the massive shift and everything when Catherine produces an heir. Sorry if that was what was taken overtly definitive. I forget things come across differently online.

**Mael Coluim** · 15th April 11, 07:51 PM

The Queen’s 1957 visit to Jamestown (Virginia) settlement to celebrate its 350th anniversary of the first permanent English colony in the New World.

The Queen’s speech in 1976 to celebrate the USA Bicentennial at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson near Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Queen’s visit to Jamestown, Virginia in 2007 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first English settlement in the New World.

To the Queen!

**Chas** · 15th April 11, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

That is nuts! Howcome being a Roman Catholic knocks one out of the running? Does it happen to be related to King James?

As I said, this is all historical and must be seen in context. We did cut off a King's head for bringing Catholic troops into the country. Things like this do not happen lightly.

There has been talk for a long time about repealing or modifying the Act of Settlement 1701 and the Royal Marriages Act 1772, but it would require the assent of about 15 countries, which have the Queen as Sovereign.

It is the system we have and it has served us for 310 years. There is very little more that can be said that would not get this thread closed down.

Regards

Chas

e&oe

**Chas** · 15th April 11, 11:00 AM

Sorry Trefor,

You posted while I was still composing.

Regards

Chas

**longhuntr74** · 15th April 11, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Sorry Trefor,

You posted while I was still composing.

Regards

Chas

Chas...I think your answer was very factual...no problems as I see it. I understand Trefor's warning...in light of the previous comment...but you answered it with poise and grace! There should never be a problem with educating people.