Approval Is Needed Before a Proposal
Reason: The Royal Marriages Act 1772
Exception: No, if married without they lose their place in the line of succession
The Royal Marriages Act was passed in 1772, and it established ground rules for royal engagements, weddings, and other events. One major custom, which is being maintained today, is that royal descendants must obtain the approval of a king before proposing. Both Prince William and Harry had to get permission from Queen Elizabeth II before proposing, and future Royal weddings will have to go through King Charles. The rationale for this ban is simple: the Royals wish to ensure that no weddings damage the House of Windsor’s status. The New York Times archive still contains pieces from the early 1980s discussing the “pros” and “cons” of Charles’ proposal to Diana.
Approval Is Needed Before A Proposal
Royal Family Are Not Allowed to Vote
Reason: They have to be “above” political matters
Exception: None
Have you ever observed that the Royal Family seldom expresses its political views? They don’t speak up for the Labour or Conservative parties, and there’s a solid reason for it. As a constitutional monarch, King Charles III and the House of Windsor must be “above” politics. They undoubtedly have their own political beliefs, but they are unable to express them openly and do not vote.
Royal Family Are Not Allowed To Vote
