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1. shp0ng+(OP)[view] [source] 2022-09-08 18:32:31
Fun fact about English royalty

It’s technically easier for a muslim to become king/queen than for a Catholic.

Catholics are the only ones who are banned by law to become English royals.

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2. second+Hf[view] [source] 2022-09-08 19:36:02
>>shp0ng+(OP)
Well yes, Catholics are/were considered to be loyal to Rome. But I'm pretty sure Tony Blair's government successfully repealed that restriction.
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3. shp0ng+QC[view] [source] [discussion] 2022-09-08 21:28:27
>>second+Hf
Technically, Boris Johnson converted to Catholicism during his time as PM, while Blair did afterwards.

So BoJo was the first English Catholic PM, I think

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4. ryanbr+xY[view] [source] [discussion] 2022-09-08 23:59:32
>>shp0ng+QC
I think they are taking about the restriction that excluded Catholics from the line of succession, which Blair did repeal.
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