Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

muriel_volestrangler

(102,889 posts)
3. No - illegitimate children have never counted in the royal succession
Sat May 20, 2023, 04:39 AM
May 2023

Charles II had loads, but they didn't get considered for succession (one, the Duke of Monmouth, did try a rebellion against James II, Charles' younger brother, resulting in the last battle on English soil at Sedgemoor, but he had to fight, not just inherit). George IV was rumoured to have some, but they weren't considered for the throne.

The law controls the inheritance of the crown far more than it does for monetary inheritance for the rest of us. I haven't heard of this man, and it seems unlikely that Camilla could have given birth without it being generally known, but whenever it was supposed to have happened, it wouldn't change things.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»United Kingdom»Would the "Royal Successi...»Reply #3