#32: Royals in Line For the Throne Must Seek the Monarch’s Approval Before Proposing
The Royal Marriages Act of 1772 is a British law that places certain restrictions on the marriage of members of the royal family. According to the act, royal descendants who are in line to the throne must obtain the monarch’s permission before they can legally marry. This means that even if a royal descendant falls in love with someone and wishes to marry them, they must first seek the approval of the reigning monarch.
The purpose of the act is to ensure that royal marriages are in the best interests of the monarchy and the country as a whole. Over the years, the act has been updated and amended to reflect changing attitudes and social norms. In 2013, for example, the Succession to the Crown Act was passed, which removed the requirement that members of the royal family who marry a Roman Catholic must renounce their claim to the throne.