Need clarification from a Brit...

[Redguard]

I was reading an article today about Prince Charles marrying Camilla. It was saying that even if Charles becomes King one day, she can't be Queen. Her title would be "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall".

So then my wife says, "That doesn't make sense. Charles can never be king anyway because he had a divorce. That's why the Queen Mother was against him divorcing Diana. So Prince William is next in line to be King now."

So... what's the real deal here? Is it true that Prince Charles can never be king now that he's had a divorce?

Please and Thank You.

Redguard

 

[LiberatedChick]

I was reading an article today about Prince Charles marrying Camilla. It was saying that even if Charles becomes King one day, she can't be Queen. Her title would be "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall".

So then my wife says, "That doesn't make sense. Charles can never be king anyway because he had a divorce. That's why the Queen Mother was against him divorcing Diana. So Prince William is next in line to be King now."

So... what's the real deal here? Is it true that Prince Charles can never be king now that he's had a divorce?

Please and Thank You.

Redguard

He can be king. The only way he couldn't be king is if the Queen disapproved of the marriage. The monarch can ban any of their relatives from getting married and she would have consulted the prime minister. Basically they have a say in royal marriages, they have to approve of them. If they don't approve then the only way he could marry Camilla would be for him to abdicate and then William would be next in line. As the Queen and PM have approved it though he can marry Camilla without giving up the throne.

As I understand it Camilla will be called Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cornwall (as Prince Charles is the Duke of Cornwall) after the marriage. Though when Prince Charles becomes king she will be called Princess Consort. I think she can be called queen if Queen Elizabeth agreed to it, however she hasn't and I don't think that'll change as many people are opposed to Camilla being called queen.

 

[suzybeezy]

Although I believe Prince Charles has every right to be happy, I still think it's in some way rotten he's marrying the women that caused Princess Di such sorrow.

 

[andiesmama]

Although I believe Prince Charles has every right to be happy, I still think it's in some way rotten he's marrying the women that caused Princess Di such sorrow.

I agree...why marry her after all these years, anyways? I mean, they've been together forever it seems like, why change it up now?

 

[Redguard]

I agree...why marry her after all these years, anyways? I mean, they've been together forever it seems like, why change it up now?

I think he may have created a CF account, and got 'told' in Courting Couples that he was living in sin.

 

[LiberatedChick]

He and Camilla go way back to before Princess Diana and it wasn't exactly just Camilla causing the sorrow, Charles has his own brain and didn't have to have an affair with her. I'm happy they're finally marrying just a shame his proposal is 30 years later than it should have been.

 

[andiesmama]

I think he may have created a CF account, and got 'told' in Courting Couples that he was living in sin.

lol!!

 

[LiberatedChick]

Well he will be the head of the Church of England when he's king. So whether they stayed as they were or married there'd be some that disapproved. Can't win either way really.

 

[Redguard]

By the way, thanks to all of you for the clarification.

 

[Jennifer615]

I think Prince Charles should have married Camilla in the first place. The problem was she wasn't a virgin, and Prince Charles had to marry a virgin, and that is why he married Dianna. How sad for the 3 of them. Charles never really loved Dianna, and she did everything she could to acquire his love, but it was unrequited love. Sinful as it was, Charles always loved Camilla, but they couldn't be together.

I just wish them the best.

 

[Diane_Windsor]

So then my wife says, "That doesn't make sense. Charles can never be king anyway because he had a divorce. That's why the Queen Mother was against him divorcing Diana. So Prince William is next in line to be King now."

So... what's the real deal here? Is it true that Prince Charles can never be king now that he's had a divorce?

Redguard

The Prince of Wales' divorce does not affect his constitutional position as heir to the British throne. I found the following on the British Monarchy's Official Website:
"Royal marriages in Britain are regulated by two statutes: the Act of Settlement (1701), and the Royal Marriages Act (1772). The 1701 Act of Settlement laid down that neither a Catholic nor a person marrying a Catholic could come to the throne. The Royal Marriages Act provides that the marriage of any lineal descendant of George II is invalid unless royal consent has first been obtained. However if the Sovereign does not give consent, a member of the Royal Family may, at the age of 25, signify to the Privy Council his or her intention to marry without the consent of the Sovereign. The marriage can then lawfully take place unless both Houses of Parliament expressly disapprove.

Beyond those acts, there are no requirements or regulations as to who a member of the Royal Family can marry."

Source

Although I believe Prince Charles has every right to be happy, I still think it's in some way rotten he's marrying the women that caused Princess Di such sorrow.

And Princess Diana didn't cause him pain as well by having her affairs? Besides Charles is very happy being with Camilla, and his boys are happy if there dad is happy too. If it makes Diana's boys happy then I don't think his marriage to Camilla is "rotten" at all.

I think Prince Charles should have married Camilla in the first place. The problem was she wasn't a virgin, and Prince Charles had to marry a virgin, and that is why he married Dianna.

Actually, that was only part of the problem. The other difficulty is that Camilla wasn't born "high enough". Camilla was not a member of the aristocracy (like Lady Diana Spencer was) or a member of any Royal family.

I wish them all the best-it's about time they got married.

Here are some sites that might interest you:

British Monarchy
Prince of Wales

DW

 

[EmSchmem]

Oh forget it.

 

[Diane_Windsor]

<snip>

*rolleyes* Camilla is no supermodel, however; a lady would never say anything like that.

DW

 

[EmSchmem]

*rolleyes* Camilla is no supermodel, however; a gentleman would never say anything like that.

DW

Since I'm a woman and no gentleman (with or without the orange italicised inflection) I guess I can say something like that.

 

[LiberatedChick]

Personally, I'd be worried if our future king were marrying for looks.