@Watmiwori To say that Edward VIII had to abdicate because he wished to marry a divorcee is erroneous. The Church of England does not allow a divorcee to remarry if their previous spouse is STILL ALIVE. Once Diana passed away, Charles was free to remarry. Camilla was free to marry him, despite her former spouse being still living, due to special dispensation.
The CofE at the time recognized Wallis Simpson to be still married to her first husband. The CofE has since become much more liberal regarding the rules of divorce, and the fact is that the rules of succession have never actually required that the ruling monarch not marry a divorcee. Edward VIII’s problem was that Wallis Simpson was objected to on moral, religious, legal, and nationalistic fronts.
It’s also in error to state that Henry VIII, founder of the CofE, was divorced. He had his first marriage annulled upon breaking away from Rome. He had his second wife beheaded. This third died from complications related to childbirth. The fourth marriage was never consumated and thus annulled. The fifth wife was beheaded, and the sixth wife outlived him.
Aussie Down Under almost 12 years ago
I see it’s raining heavily but I don’t see the “cats and dogs”.
Llewellenbruce almost 12 years ago
It rained on the Queen’s Jubilee too yesterday.
AGED_ENGINEER Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I wonder if Rod will run into Hagar there?
Top Cat almost 12 years ago
Where did that phrase come from…
raining cats and dogs?
Tog almost 12 years ago
Yep, that looks like London. I’m setting up a stall selling bottles of genuine jubilee rain water.
g.iangoodson almost 12 years ago
H.M. Queen Elizabeth to you. To disrespect a head of state is to disrespect the country.
JollyRoger56 almost 12 years ago
What was Rodney thinking? That London will be like Sunny California?
GalleyOar almost 12 years ago
Dukedoug, I’m lifting a pint at The Faltering Fullback. Join me!
route66paul almost 12 years ago
or Seattle
route66paul almost 12 years ago
I think Charles doesn’t really want it. when his mother abdicates or dies, he can go directly to King’s pa.
leannmanderson almost 12 years ago
@Watmiwori To say that Edward VIII had to abdicate because he wished to marry a divorcee is erroneous. The Church of England does not allow a divorcee to remarry if their previous spouse is STILL ALIVE. Once Diana passed away, Charles was free to remarry. Camilla was free to marry him, despite her former spouse being still living, due to special dispensation.
The CofE at the time recognized Wallis Simpson to be still married to her first husband. The CofE has since become much more liberal regarding the rules of divorce, and the fact is that the rules of succession have never actually required that the ruling monarch not marry a divorcee. Edward VIII’s problem was that Wallis Simpson was objected to on moral, religious, legal, and nationalistic fronts.
It’s also in error to state that Henry VIII, founder of the CofE, was divorced. He had his first marriage annulled upon breaking away from Rome. He had his second wife beheaded. This third died from complications related to childbirth. The fourth marriage was never consumated and thus annulled. The fifth wife was beheaded, and the sixth wife outlived him.
JP Steve Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Besides, London got good at fighting “the Hun in the sun” during the Blitz!
Sir Osis of Liver almost 12 years ago
If that “red shirt” is so bright, why didn’t he say anything during Rodney’s briefing?
chatroux almost 12 years ago
This strip has fabulous special effects! The weather is exactly the same as here in Orlando, Florida!!!
boldyuma almost 12 years ago
Rodney made the mistake of asking Willard Scott
for a accurate forecast..