New rules mean boys will not leapfrog girls to rule UK

A shake-up of the rules of succession to the British crown has now come into force, removing male bias.

New rules mean boys will not leapfrog girls to rule UK

A shake-up of the rules of succession to the British crown has now come into force, removing male bias.

If Prince William and Kate Middleton's new baby is a girl, she will now not be overtaken by any future younger brothers.

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