Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant

[OldLoveSong]

That will sure be one talked about baby x) But aw I'm happy for them, thats great

[-:Undertaker:-]

Oh so it was changed, never knew . This then would mean if say baby 1 was a girl and baby 2 was a boy, baby 1 would not override baby 2's claim to the throne. Interesting.

Congrats to them as well!


And LOL Mike, don't remind me of how much they over-hype it!

Sorry for posting again, but just saw this posted on Twitter..

Adam Boulton ‏@adamboultonSKY

Downing Street: PM intends & wants new gender blind rules of succession to apply to this child. Queen agrees but law not yet passed.

So hasn't actually passed into law yet (although I know its been agreed) and I was wrong on that count, but until the second (if) baby is born then it's not an issue. If they leave it past then, well thats when it gets complicated.

[Inseriousity.]

It went through and was agreed by all Commonwealth governments, so this baby (barring unforeseen circumstances) will be Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. Personally although I think our best monarchs have been women (Queen Elizabeth I, Empress Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II) I didn't see the need to change it - sort of takes away the mystery and tradition.

But still exciting and it's nice to have some good news once in a while.

Edit: somebody just raised the point, what if she has twins?

hehe well they can't come out at the same time, one's gotta wait their turn

[Kardan]

Congratulations, but everyone seems to have overlooked the matter that Kate is in hospital, hopefully everything turns out okay

[Grig]

Sorry for posting again, but just saw this posted on Twitter..



So hasn't actually passed into law yet (although I know its been agreed) and I was wrong on that count, but until the second (if) baby is born then it's not an issue. If they leave it past then, well thats when it gets complicated.

They see it as a de-facto rule now, even though it's still not law interestingly.

[DPS]

Congrats too the both of them, i guess there first born is important since he or she will be the future king or queen.

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Congratulations, but everyone seems to have overlooked the matter that Kate is in hospital, hopefully everything turns out okay

Yeah i noticed that and it says she will be in for a couple for days? thats not normal ;s

[Kardan]

Congrats too the both of them, i guess there first born is important since he or she will be the future king or queen.

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Yeah i noticed that and it says she will be in for a couple for days? thats not normal ;s

No, it's not - it's a severe case of morning sickness, but it shouldn't be anything to worry about hopefully!

[Zak]

Surely if she had twins the baby that came out first is first in line to the throne?

Regardless of king > queen ?

Unsure though

[Kardan]

Surely if she had twins the baby that came out first is first in line to the throne?

Regardless of king > queen ?

Unsure though

Yes.

[Mikey]

Congrats to both of them!