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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.



Well yes, Catholics are/were considered to be loyal to Rome. But I'm pretty sure Tony Blair's government successfully repealed that restriction.


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


I think they are taking about the restriction that excluded Catholics from the line of succession, which Blair did repeal.




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