Firstborn women who were born from the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be eligible to ascend the throne in UK rather than his younger brother, according to draft changes to current law which was considered "discriminatory" is set line of succession.
Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister of England, is actively pushing a plan to eliminate the principle of male primogeniture, which gives the right of the throne of every firstborn male in the British monarchy, in order to provide the eldest daughter who was born of each pair in the future kingdom of the same rights with boys. Under current rules, the first born prince who will inherit the throne next, although he had a sister.
The Daily Telegraph, Friday (15/4/2011) reported, Clegg, who was responsible for reforming the law in the government, is trying to change the rules, so in the future line of succession is not determined by sex. He has raised the issue on our Advisory Board, and is expected to be approved by Queen Elizabeth to go forward if this proves to be the will of the people.
However, Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, said to be less interested in the change-related complications that may occur. Because the British monarchy is also acting as head of state of Commonwealth nations, any change to the line of succession would require legislation in 16 separate countries. Cameron is said to believe that to achieve this would be complicated and time consuming, while at the same time the government should focus attention to address the budget deficit and impose the agenda of the coalition.
An attempt by members of the Labour Party Lord Dubs to change the line of succession in 2005 have been ignored by the Tony Blair government. At that time, Lord Falconer, said the move was not a priority, because Prince William and Harry are young and unmarried. However, ahead of William and Kate's wedding later this month, Clegg reported that he was confident the problem has become more urgent, with the possibility of a baby girl will be born in the year ahead.
A spokesman Nick Clegg said: "The Government is aware that it is a problem but it is complex and difficult issues that require careful consideration and thoughtful. Nick, like many people, very sympathetic to the view that the current rule discriminatory and must be changed. However, It is not as simple as it seems. There are a lot of work to be done and the government has started discussions with the commonwealth countries who will be directly affected. "
These efforts have begun Gordon Brown on the previous government to secure approval of the Commonwealth for the change. However, two of the countries most influential commonwealth, namely Australia and Canada, have expressed opposition to enacting laws that change the line of succession.
Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister of England, is actively pushing a plan to eliminate the principle of male primogeniture, which gives the right of the throne of every firstborn male in the British monarchy, in order to provide the eldest daughter who was born of each pair in the future kingdom of the same rights with boys. Under current rules, the first born prince who will inherit the throne next, although he had a sister.
The Daily Telegraph, Friday (15/4/2011) reported, Clegg, who was responsible for reforming the law in the government, is trying to change the rules, so in the future line of succession is not determined by sex. He has raised the issue on our Advisory Board, and is expected to be approved by Queen Elizabeth to go forward if this proves to be the will of the people.
However, Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, said to be less interested in the change-related complications that may occur. Because the British monarchy is also acting as head of state of Commonwealth nations, any change to the line of succession would require legislation in 16 separate countries. Cameron is said to believe that to achieve this would be complicated and time consuming, while at the same time the government should focus attention to address the budget deficit and impose the agenda of the coalition.
An attempt by members of the Labour Party Lord Dubs to change the line of succession in 2005 have been ignored by the Tony Blair government. At that time, Lord Falconer, said the move was not a priority, because Prince William and Harry are young and unmarried. However, ahead of William and Kate's wedding later this month, Clegg reported that he was confident the problem has become more urgent, with the possibility of a baby girl will be born in the year ahead.
A spokesman Nick Clegg said: "The Government is aware that it is a problem but it is complex and difficult issues that require careful consideration and thoughtful. Nick, like many people, very sympathetic to the view that the current rule discriminatory and must be changed. However, It is not as simple as it seems. There are a lot of work to be done and the government has started discussions with the commonwealth countries who will be directly affected. "
These efforts have begun Gordon Brown on the previous government to secure approval of the Commonwealth for the change. However, two of the countries most influential commonwealth, namely Australia and Canada, have expressed opposition to enacting laws that change the line of succession.
Governments of both countries menggaungkan Cameron's view that there are more pressing domestic affairs. There are also concerns that movement of the republic, which is very strong in Australia, can hijack the legislative process for the sake of trying to escape the British monarchy.
Mark Harper, the Minister of Legal Affairs, earlier this year, told MPs that although the rules of succession, which inhibit the Roman Catholics came to the throne as well as confirming the principle of the firstborn male, was "discriminatory", the changes it could take many years. It will probably appear on the agenda when leaders meet in the Commonwealth summit in Australia later this year.
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