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Who would be Monaco's regent if Prince Albert becomes incapable of ruling?

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19th March 2020
With the news of Albert II, Prince of Monaco becoming the first reigning monarch to be infected with COVID-19, we take a look at what could happen if he should becoming incapable of ruling. The Monegasque constitution states: “Art.11 (amended by Law n°1.249 dated April 2nd 2002) – The Prince can exercise His sovereign powers if He has reached His adulthood, fixed at the age of…
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Could the coronavirus pandemic see Princess Beatrice become 'acting monarch'?

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18th March 2020
On Tuesday, Royal Central reported on what would happen should The Queen temporarily be unable to perform her constitutional duties due to the government’s plans for all over-70s to self-quarantine. Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem as there are five Counsellors of State on hand to fill-in for Her Majesty, undertaking duties on behalf of the Crown. However, the issues…
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Princess Beatrice's upcoming wedding is severely scaled back due to coronavirus

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18th March 2020
Princess Beatrice’s upcoming wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has been significantly scaled back because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic engulfing the world. The Daily Telegraph reports that the couple have been forced to cancel their wedding reception at Buckingham Palace due to the new social distancing guidance issued by the British government. It is also likely that the wedding…
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The five royals who can carry out the duties of the monarch should The Queen become ill with coronavirus

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18th March 2020
In many European countries, in the absence of the monarch, another member of The Royal Family becomes regent. In Denmark, for example, when Queen Margrethe is out of the country or is otherwise incapacitated, the Crown Prince often acts as temporary monarch. However, in the United Kingdom, the system is strikingly different. Should the monarch become ill with a short-term illness, two or more…
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