Queen Elizabeth II killed in 1981

Supposedly, according to one thread here (but I can't find confirmation), Charles could only pick a name that's been used by a previous English or Scottish monarch. It doesn't make sense, but apparently it's some recent thing to do with upholding tradition.

But can't a king make the rules? Can't he break tradition as did Pope John Paul I?
 
But can't a king make the rules? Can't he break tradition as did Pope John Paul I?

The King of the United Kingdom has far less power then the supreme Pontif of the Roman Catholic Church. In the UK, I believe, it's Parliament that makes the rules (the vast majority of them anyway). Perhaps Thand, Lord Roem or one of our other UK members could speak to this topic - again.

That said, the regnal name that the Prince of Wales will use when he become King is a side issue here and not the main focus of this thread.
 
But can't a king make the rules? Can't he break tradition as did Pope John Paul I?

The King of the United Kingdom has far less power then the supreme Pontif of the Roman Catholic Church. In the UK, I believe, it's Parliament that makes the rules (the vast majority of them anyway). Perhaps Thand, Lord Roem or one of our other UK members could speak to this topic - again.
As I said earlier:
Technically since the Regnal Name and Regnal Number are Honours they come under the Royal Prerogative so Charles could have himself crowned King Potato XXXIV if he so decided.
Going by precedent and tradition however he can choose a name other than his first from among his baptismal names - so one of Charles Philip Arthur George.
Therefore the Regnal Name George seems most likely (for reasons given upthread) with the Regnal Number of VII to follow in sequence from George VI.
That said, the regnal name that the Prince of Wales will use when he become King is a side issue here and not the main focus of this thread.

Agreed.

It is likely that Charles still weds Diana, though postponed to later in the year.
How would their marriage proceed?
Would it be successful if loveless?
And does Diana give Charles an heir?
If not the pressure on Charles's heir Andrew, Duke of York, to find a suitable wife would intensify. No marriage with Sarah Ferguson on the cards here!
 
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