Von Schlesian said:You are quite correct Mika. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the highest ranking Monarch in the world. Her status is equal to a King in her position (of Great Britain etc), and even though there is an Emperor (a title which out-ranks King/Queen), in the world (HIM The Emperor of Japan), he is not superior as a Monarch to Her Majesty The Queen.
I believe that such information was even published in the Government/politics section of the 2003 and 2004 Guiness Book of World records.
A.C.C. said:I will say Haakon and Mette-Marit will reign first, then Charles unless Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands abdicates.
ysbel said:So do you think Beatrix will abdicate? Her mother and grandmother did but she's showing no signs of it.
Perhaps Queen Beatrix could start a NEW tradition in The Netherlands by not abdicating? The fact that Queens Wilhelmina and Juliana abdicated puts pressure on the Monarch to do the same at some stage, whether they want to or not. IMO successive abdications downgrade the nature of Monarchy.carlota said:it was recently said that Queen Beatrix planned to abdicate soon.
I really doubt charles would ever be king. seems that her majesty doesnt want him to reign and wanted to pass the rights to her grandson william... which is a real pity, as i think charles and camilla also deserve their right to reign after qeii as they have been working hard for britain.
Yes, very easily, because this is what Royals do.ulik said:Can you imagine the other Crown Princesses curtsey to Queen Mette-Maritt?
Here is the list LadyS:LadyS said:I would hate to think it but I would have to agree.
What are the ages of the current reigning monarchs?
HMQueenElizabethII said:Here is the list LadyS:
1.Queen Elizabeth II-79
2.Queen Margrethe II- 65
3.Queen Beatrix I-67
4.King Harald-68
5.King Juan Carlos-67
6.King Albert II-71
7.King Carl Gustav-59
Warren said:Perhaps Queen Beatrix could start a NEW tradition in The Netherlands by not abdicating? The fact that Queens Wilhelmina and Juliana abdicated puts pressure on the Monarch to do the same at some stage, whether they want to or not. IMO successive abdications downgrade the nature of Monarchy.
I don't think there is any evidence Queen Elizabeth wants the succession to pass directly to Prince William. As a pretty staunch traditionalist when it comes to things Royal I would imagine she would prefer to see the Crown pass down the line in the appropriate order. Bypassing the legimitate and rightful heir would not only be very messy, but would set an unfortunate precedent. In any case, what if Prince William has no wish to "usurp" his father?
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Warren said:Perhaps Queen Beatrix could start a NEW tradition in The Netherlands by not abdicating? The fact that Queens Wilhelmina and Juliana abdicated puts pressure on the Monarch to do the same at some stage, whether they want to or not. IMO successive abdications downgrade the nature of Monarchy.
I don't think there is any evidence Queen Elizabeth wants the succession to pass directly to Prince William. As a pretty staunch traditionalist when it comes to things Royal I would imagine she would prefer to see the Crown pass down the line in the appropriate order. Bypassing the legimitate and rightful heir would not only be very messy, but would set an unfortunate precedent. In any case, what if Prince William has no wish to "usurp" his father?
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