Lets say that years in the future William becomes King is married and late in his wifes pregnacy he passes. The baby is born producing an heir. what would be the process of sucession? Since the next born heir would of course need to grow into adulthood, would Harry become King until the child became of proper age? What is that age? or would Williams son or daughter be passed over to be King or Queen.?
2006-09-08 16:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by Just a thought 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Try to base answers on British Law.
2006-09-08 17:01:21 · update #1
His (William's) son/daughter would be HRH the Crown Prince(ss) so-and-so and Harry would be HRH the Prince Regent until his Nephew/Niece came of age (18).
This is listed under the rules of succession.
Rules of Succession
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Settlement_1701
Line of succession
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_of_succession_to_the_British_Throne
2006-09-08 17:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Until the baby reached adulthood, a regent would be appointed to rule in the baby's stead. It could be Prince Harry or another royal who would get the appointment. A regent is not a king.
2006-09-10 18:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A protector would be appointed to rule in his stead until he reached adulthood.
2006-09-09 16:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answer from AdamKadmon. But remember, Parliament can change the law at any time.
2006-09-09 08:31:08 · answer #4 · answered by Ever Learn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, but you'll have to do your own research.
2006-09-09 00:05:31 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋