William and George's Flight Exposes Royal Succession Nightmare
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William and George's Flight Exposes Royal Succession Nightmare

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 9, 20269 min

Prince William and Prince George's commercial flight to Barcelona raises an extraordinary question about the future of the British monarchy: what would happen if Britain suddenly needed a regent for a child monarch? Royal commentator Deep Crown examines the longstanding practice of keeping direct heirs to the throne on separate aircraft and explores the potential consequences under the Regency Act of 1937. Could Prince Harry theoretically become regent? Why does Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remain in the line of succession despite losing his royal titles? And why might Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, be a more practical choice...

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