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Are you heir to the throne of England? Apply now!
by Actual News Geezer | January 10, 2007 at 12:43 pm | 1126 views | 2 comments
This just came off the wire from Reuters. English Heritage, an organization that promotes the history of the UK, its castles and ruins, is running a contest trying to find potential - and legitimate - heirs to the royal throne.
Now maybe your psychiatrist will believe you!
LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters Life!) - An international quest is being launched for historical heirs to the throne of England.Advertisements appearing this week in British, U.S., Australian, German and Norwegian newspapers will ask "Can you trace your family tree back to 1066? Might your ancestors have claimed the English throne?"
Edgar Aetheling was named heir apparent by his great-uncle King Edward the Confessor but was not crowned when the King died in 1066 because he was too young. Harold II was crowned instead.
William the Conqueror crossed over from Normandy, defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. The teenage Aetheling later submitted to William.
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January 10, 2007 at 12:43 pm by Actual News Geezer, 1126 views, 2 comments
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at 09:36 on September 6th, 2007
I'll try not to forget the little people...
at 20:05 on December 30th, 2007
Actual News Geezer, good--and fun--stuff. Actually, yes--one branch of the family is traced back to the 900's (nobility); another to Welsh royalty (and Owain Glendower) and, on the "wrong side of the blanket" (ahem!) the Tudors.
When I'm Queen, there will be gourmet chocolate for all! And free internet, too! Every worker will get at least four weeks off a year, in rotating schemes so that jobs are always covered, but everyone gets a break. Free bicycles will be provided to those who choose not to drive. Free fruit, vegatable, and flower seeds will be given to those who garden--especially those who will club together with others in communities to grow community food gardens. One year of college or vo-tech will be provided for anyone who chooses to use it, but they will have to attend classes, declare an interest (major) and maintain at least a "C" average. Drug users and sellers will get remanded to work details, and they will work on roads, clean streets, and save tax dollars by having their labor while they live in barracks. No work, off to heavy-duty prison with no perks. The dependents of those serving in the military will get free food staples, as wages for the military suck. And, once a year, We will dispense special gifts to people chosen for special honorable acts or those sorely in need.
Pop tarts like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and others will not be allowed into the realm. ;}