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[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think the only way Charles will get passed over is if Elizabeth outlives him (which is not out of the question at all).

The neat thing about William being king will be that FINALLY one of Charles II's descendants will be on the throne (albeit from his illegitimate kids - Diana has ties to two of them).

I know absolutely nothing about British royal lineage. Could you explain?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

I know absolutely nothing about British royal lineage. Could you explain?

Charles II was married but his wife never produced any kids. He did have a boatload of mistresses who DID reproduce. He duke-ified most of them, and Diana is descended from two of them.

King after Charles was his brother James, and then he was overthrown by his son-in-law. It was all because of the Protestant/Catholic tensions in England at the time.

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Charles II was married but his wife never produced any kids. He did have a boatload of mistresses who DID reproduce. He duke-ified most of them, and Diana is descended from two of them.

King after Charles was his brother James, and then he was overthrown by his son-in-law. It was all because of the Protestant/Catholic tensions in England at the time.

Thanks!!!

I'm guessing all this happened back in the 1700's or something?

[angels&angles]

Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Thanks!!!

I'm guessing all this happened back in the 1700's or something?

Charles II was king after Cromwell was killed. He was restored to the throne, the time between the English Civil War (death of Charles I; roundheads and cavaliers) and Charles II crowning is called the interregnum.

Charles II reigned during the Restoration (a time restoring and rejoicing in bawdy literature and drama, drinking, general revelry, after the puritan rule of Cromwell... some really great stuff came out of this time period). This was late late 17th century. When he died, his brother James became king, but was very unpopular. When James was overthrown - that was the Glorious Revolution, and William and Mary ascended.