His Majesty Must Obey – Discover The British Monarchy’s Rules For King Charles
Give Approval for Royal Marriages
Another thing that’s changed since Charles took the reins is his responsibility to approve royal marriages. A lot of strict rules and regulations guide marriages within the monarchy.
In fact, the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 stipulates in unequivocal terms that the Monarch has the final say on sanctioning all royal matrimonial matches. And British lawmakers created the rule to guard against marriages that could diminish the royal house’s status, weakening the institution of monarchy in the long run.
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