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Some Thoughts On Counsellors Of State

Posted on November 24, 2022 by jasonloch

The Counsellors of State Bill cleared the House of Lords yesterday. Counsellors of State are members of the Royal Family who carry out the Sovereign’s functions if they are ill or absent from the United Kingdom, and this Bill would … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The Counsellors Of State

Posted on February 11, 2022 by jasonloch

With the news that the Prince of Wales has COVID, I’ve been asked about who might step in for the Queen if she were to fall ill as well. Under section 6(1) of the Regency Act 1937, the Sovereign can … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The Sussexes’ Interview With Oprah

Posted on March 8, 2021 by jasonloch

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat down for an interview with Oprah that was broadcast yesterday. Much of the media’s attention has focused on the Duke’s allegation that … Continue reading →

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On Royal Titles

Posted on August 22, 2020 by jasonloch

Once again, the Duchess of Sussex has found herself in hot water. This time, her offense is making comments about the importance of voting at an online event called When All Women Vote. She said, in part: You’re just as … Continue reading →

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The Sussex Problem

Posted on January 8, 2020 by jasonloch

I don’t usually discuss the private lives of members of the Royal Family on this blog, but today’s announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be stepping back as senior royals in favor raises a number of awkward … Continue reading →

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A Quick Guide To The British Peerage

Posted on May 19, 2018 by jasonloch

The news that the Queen has made Prince Harry Duke of Sussex has led numerous American media outlets to try to explain the peerage to their audiences. Alas, their reporters often seem to struggle with the subject, so I thought … Continue reading →

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Why Did The Queen Have To Consent To Prince Harry’s Marriage?

Posted on March 15, 2018 by jasonloch

Meghan Markle is one step closer to becoming a member of the Royal Family after the Queen formally consented to her marriage to Prince Harry. In this post, I’ll look at why Prince Harry needs Her Majesty’s consent to marry, … Continue reading →

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Do Royal Spouses Have To Be Anglicans?

Posted on December 31, 2017 by jasonloch

The news of Prince Harry’s forthcoming nuptials led a reader to ask the following question: I saw that Meghan Markle is going to be baptized and confirmed in the Church of England before she marries Prince Harry. Is that a … Continue reading →

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