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raccoon

(31,105 posts) Wed Jul 25, 2018, 06:15 AM Jul 2018

If Prince Harry were to become king,

Would he be Henry IX?

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If Prince Harry were to become king, (Original Post) raccoon Jul 2018 OP

not necessarily lapfog_1 Jul 2018 #1

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They can pick from any one of their numerous names The King of Prussia Jul 2018 #3

Unfortunately, Harry's father, brother, 2 nephews & a niece would have to predecease Harry CottonBear Jul 2018 #4

lapfog_1

(29,194 posts)

1. not necessarily

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jul 25, 2018, 06:20 AM

Jul 2018

when assuming the throne the king or queen can choose a new name

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The King of Prussia

(737 posts)

3. They can pick from any one of their numerous names

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jul 25, 2018, 07:10 AM

Jul 2018

so George VI was actually called Albert, for example. There have always been rumours that Brian might decide to be George VII.

CottonBear

(21,596 posts)

4. Unfortunately, Harry's father, brother, 2 nephews & a niece would have to predecease Harry

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jul 25, 2018, 07:30 AM

Jul 2018

in order for him to become the successor to the throne.

However, if either of his nephews or his niece had children, then those children would be ahead of Prince Harry in the line of succession.

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