Royal Family Stuff, Part I

The big news these days is the British Royal Family, most recently especially the new son of Prince Harry (who’s name, as we know, really isn’t Harry) and his American-born wife.  Other “royalty” exists but is not likely to make international headlines in the same way, for the same reasons or somewhat perpetually as the British do.

The British are big news for several reasons.  A point seldom mentioned or defined is that it’s currently in largely an English speaking world rooted to some extent in English ancestry.  The Spanish language is also very wide-spread and there’s a “Spanish royalty.”  Are they constantly “in the news” (i. e., English-speaking news)?  No.

Another thing seldom covered properly is the line of inheritance.  After Elizabeth II, the monarch will be Charles, then William, then one of William’s kids.  Charles is 70; William’s 36.  Anyone 35 could live through Elizabeth, Charles and William, but who will someday “rule” (sign papers, etc.) has little bearing on anyone over 35.

Certainly there can always be some kind of major catastrophe whereby Prince Harry’s new son is suddenly “the king” to be taking over post-Elizabeth II.  The chances, however, don’t seem to be too great.  It’s a good bet that’s not the only reason for the hubbub and international news reports.  (More another time, maybe next week.)

New analysis should be done by everyone.  🙂