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To: redhead

I sometimes wonder what the Queen herself thinks of gay marriage and these other changes.

Wonder if she will at least allow Roman Catholics to be reigning monarchs now?


18 posted on 10/26/2009 3:51:14 PM PDT by Infidel Heather (In God I trust, not the Government.)
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To: Infidel Heather
Wonder if she will at least allow Roman Catholics to be reigning monarchs now?

The monarch is required to be a member of the Church of England by the Act of Settlement, which is a law passed by Parliament. The Queen has no say in the matter.
27 posted on 10/26/2009 4:31:15 PM PDT by Cheburashka (Stephen Decatur: you want barrels of gunpowder as tribute, you must expect cannonballs with it.)
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To: Infidel Heather

The fact that you are still wondering is a tribute to her discretion. The Monarch does not make statements on such matters. Her private thoughts are her own.

Its not her call as to whether Roman Catholics can be reigning monarchs.


46 posted on 10/27/2009 9:25:16 AM PDT by Vanders9
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To: Infidel Heather
Wonder if she will at least allow Roman Catholics to be reigning monarchs now?

unfortunately she has next to no power. The next monarch has to be non-Catholic, BY LAW, and that law was written in by Parliament. Only Parliament can change it. She has no power over the Anglican group, she can't even say her mind in public about the religious or political aspects under her wing.
144 posted on 10/29/2009 9:10:46 AM PDT by Cronos (Nuke Mecca NOW!!!)
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