[libstripper]

Actually, it does. Since the Conquest in 1066 the throne has mostly been occupied either by descendants of the Norman Frenchman, William the Conqueror, or by descendants of the German George I, who was imported in (roughly) the early eighteenth century to assure a Protestant succession. The last real Englishman to occupy the throne was Harold the Saxon, who was defeated and killed by William the Conqueror at the battle of Hastings.

I know, my old college history major is showing through. Sometimes is just happens that way with an addiction. Pray for me.

[DrewsMum]

Glad you confirmed your intelligence.

With a name like “libstripper”, I had you pegged as Sandra Fluke.

*snicker*

[Pan_Yan]

I actually kind of knew all that but my goal was pithy humor which seldom blends well with long list of historical facts.

[Veto!]

The last real Englishman to occupy the throne was Harold the Saxon,

Thanks, I'd forgotten that. No kings named Harold since then. Harald in Norway does not count.

[Oztrich Boy]

Actually, it does. Since the Conquest in 1066 the throne has mostly been occupied either by descendants of the Norman Frenchman, William the Conqueror, or by descendants of the German George I, who was imported in (roughly) the early eighteenth century to assure a Protestant succession.

And in between were the descendents of Breton Scots.