WHY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II OF UNITED KINGDOM INHERITED THE THRONE INSTEAD OF A "KING" AS CEREMONIAL HEAD ?

By Ganiyu Ayanniyi M.

The story of Rulership or Princeship in the UK has always spat arguments between people interested in knowing history. Some Kings ruled as well as some Queens. Some got abdicated as the case of Edit
Edward VIII, later Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor. But, what is the case of Queen Elizabeth II ?

The Queen Elizabeth II of UK was born in 21 April 1926 by King George VI of UK and queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyo. Queen Elizabeth II is the eldest daughter of her parents who only had two daughters. Her younger sister is named Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon.

She is married to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (a Prince from Greek descent). After the death of her father, she started reigning as the queen of UK from 6 February 1952 till date but was coronated in 2 June 1953, since, she was the eldest daughter and with an absence of a male child.

The Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were fruitful and gave birth to four offsprings named: Charles, Prince of Wales;
Anne, Princess Royal
Prince; Andrew, Duke of York; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

Now, the heir apparent (next to be king of UK) is Charles, Prince of Wales and after Prince Charles, his son Prince William, Duke of Cambridge is the second in succession. Prince Charles has only two children, both sons.

Note, both male and female can be king and queen as traditional ruler in the UK, one at a time. In case there is no male child, the eldest daughter would be enthroned.

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