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Old 09-19-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Oppie
Here you go


And it was thereby further enacted, that all and every person and persons that then were, or afterwards should be reconciled to, or shall hold communion with the see or Church of Rome, or should profess the popish religion, or marry a papist, should be excluded, and are by that Act made for ever incapable to inherit, possess, or enjoy the Crown and government of this realm, and Ireland, and the dominions thereunto belonging, or any part of the same, or to have, use, or exercise any regal power, authority, or jurisdiction within the same:

from http://www.guardian.co.uk/monarchy/s...407239,00.html


So marry a papist is a no go, if she converts my guess is they will just use that line as a loop hole.
Thank you Oppie, it's very nice of you to provide us with this official text. English not being my first langage this text does look to me as «lawyer English» and gives lots of place for interpretation or loopholes. We should just thank God that Kate is most probably of anglican faith.
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