In a surprising turn of events, it has come to light that an amendment to the succession bill in 2013 could potentially prevent Prince Harry from ever becoming King.
This revelation raises questions about the Royals’ emergency backup plan and the genetic connection between Harry and his father, Prince Charles.
The amendment, known as clause one, states that children born otherwise must be adopted by the wife, even if her eggs were used in the conception process.
Furthermore, adopted children are not eligible to inherit titles.
This clause was introduced after a case involving a regular couple who had a baby through a gestational carrier using the wife’s eggs.
They successfully changed the law, allowing a judge to declare the babies their natural children without the need for adoption.
At first glance, this amendment seems reasonable.
However, when it comes to matters concerning the Crown, common law does not always apply.
This leaves the question of whether babies born with Meghan’s eggs and Harry’s seed via another woman’s uterus would have rights to inherit up in the air.
Initially, it was assumed that Meghan and Harry’s decision not to disclose the use of a surrogate was unnecessary, as the law would have been on their side.
However, Parliament’s refusal to address this seemingly straightforward hypothetical situation suggests that the couple would have faced a significant legal gamble.
They would have been relying on the support of legal scholars and Parliament, which, given their assertive approach to their marriage, may not have been a winning bet.
Furthermore, it is hard to believe that in today’s age of advanced technology, DNA testing has not been conducted on the children.
Although this information should remain private, it is surprising that no leaks or public confirmation have emerged.
There were even rumors that the Daily Mirror managed to obtain Harry’s DNA and had it tested, but the results, if any, remain unknown.
According to Royal Insiders, the 2013 amendment to the succession bill was prompted by the confusion surrounding the paternity DNA report between Prince Charles and Prince Harry.
This report had perplexed senior members of the royal family, leading to a unanimous decision to amend the bill.
Now, this amendment holds significant implications for Archie and Lilibeth’s royal titles.
If the children are not biologically related to Prince Harry, they may not have a direct link to Sophie of Hanover, which is a requirement for succession.
Similarly, if the children are not biologically related to Meghan, their legitimacy could be called into question.
In the case that there is no genetic link to either parent, the child would technically be considered adopted.
However, with the combination of Harry’s seed and Meghan’s egg via a gestational carrier, there is a strong argument for including this hypothetical baby in the line of succession.
Nevertheless, the couple’s secrecy surrounding the outsourcing of the pregnancy suggests that there may be something they are trying to conceal.
The intricacies of the succession bill and the genetic connection between Harry and his father have added a new layer of complexity to the Royal family dynamics.
As the public awaits further information, the future of the monarchy and the rightful heirs to the throne remain uncertain.