Any more takers?

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:00 pm

LONDON (Reuters) - Hundreds of hopefuls have stepped forward to claim the throne of England after a worldwide quest by genealogists to find a rightful heir.

After rooting through their family trees, legions of French, Italian, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish and Canadian would-be royals bid for the monarchy.

More than a quarter of all claims came from the United States after English Heritage, an organisation which seeks to protect Britain's historical environment, placed advertisements in newspapers around the world.

The ads, asking people to supply documentary proof on www.english-heritage.org.uk/hastings, asked "Can you trace your family tree back to 1066? Might your ancestors have claimed the English throne?"

For dynastic confusion reigned supreme in the 11th century.

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.

King Harold II (Harold Godwinson), King of England from 5 January 1066 — 14 October 1066 when he was killed at the Battle of Hastings

Genealogist Nick Barratt revealed that researchers were looking for "gateway ancestors" who could trace their lineage back to St Margaret of Scotland. Then they could be in with a chance.

"If people can trace their lineage back to St Margaret, they are well connected to two of the key players," he said.

"A direct descendant of Alfred the Great, she was related to both Edward the Confessor and Edgar the Aetheling," he added.

The ads, designed to involve people in history, certainly opened the floodgates when English Heritage explored what might have happened if Harold had not died at Hastings.

"As many of the claimants met the desired criteria, it's fair to suggest England could have suffered something of a power struggle," said a spokesman for English Heritage which is to put the claims on show at a new battlesite exhibition centre.

"We had a chap from Arizona who tracked himself back to St Margaret. A lady from California could trace herself back to Edgar and William the Conqueror and says she has a pair of handsome sons who would make perfect princes," the spokesman told Reuters

"One Australian tied himself in with assorted 11th century royal families. A number of Scandinavians claimed Norse and Danish noble ties. We had many English claims from families called Ashling and Avling, suggesting a derivation of Aetheling."

"We were exploring a 'What If?' scenario. Queen Elizabeth and the House of Windsor need not feel threatened. The throne is safe with them."

news.scotsman.com

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:07 pm

Acutally, my aunt is big into this kind of geneology stuff and says that we are related to the Prince of Wales- so, maybe its ME! jk! I wish!

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:15 pm

Nah, you know me, I'm only interesting in being the King of Scotland, well maybe Monaco for a laugh as well.

Chookie · Post by **Chookie** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:18 pm

Galbally;542521 wrote: Nah, you know me, I'm only interesting in being the King of Scotland, well maybe Monaco for a laugh as well.

I've already told you - Nae mair ae kingin bizniss O Eirinnach

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:21 pm

Chookie;542525 wrote: I've already told you - Nae mair ae kingin bizniss O Eirinnach

Guards! Seize this man, he is insulting the king! :wah:

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:22 pm

Actually I have decided to run for FG PM, for my new trick, I advocate love, peace, trust, money, and an efficient tax system. Vote Galbally. :-6

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:27 pm

Galbally;542529 wrote: Actually I have decided to run for FG PM, for my new trick, I advocate love, peace, trust, money, and an efficient tax system. Vote Galbally. :-6
I would vote for you in a heartbeat! Only if I could be like, your fashion consultant or head of party planning though!:D

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:28 pm

Galbally;542529 wrote: Actually I have decided to run for FG PM, for my new trick, I advocate love, peace, trust, money, and an efficient tax system. Vote Galbally. :-6

You have my vote Dr G :-6

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:52 pm

Sweet Tooth;542535 wrote: I would vote for you in a heartbeat! Only if I could be like, your fashion consultant or head of party planning though!:D

You can be head of sweets, and also dental policy, hows that? Cool, ok vote me, I am great. Your next glorious leader............me. :-6

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:52 pm

SuzyB;542536 wrote: You have my vote Dr G :-6

Lovely.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:58 pm

Forget PM of FG..how about King and Queen?

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:03 pm

Marie5656;542559 wrote: Forget PM of FG..how about King and Queen?

Well thats someone else's job, I wana be PM, so vote me, or I will set the army on you. Peace sister. :-6

Sweet Tooth · Post by **Sweet Tooth** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:05 pm

Marie5656;542559 wrote: Forget PM of FG..how about King and Queen?

I think thats a great idea! Gal could still be King!

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:06 pm

Galbally;542564 wrote: Well thats someone else's job, I wana be PM, so vote me, or I will set the army on you. Peace sister. :-6

Gosh Dr G, you found your feet pretty quick :p I take back my vote, you've already lied, you promised peace and love NOT WAR

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:09 pm

Sweet Tooth;542565 wrote: I think thats a great idea! Gal could still be King!

No I am uncomfortable with being king, I come from a republic, I will settle for being the PM, we can also have a ceremonial king, a queen, and a President, so everyone's happy. Vote Galbally for Prime Minister, I advocate being nice, and eating your vegetables, and also the occasional outburst, vote me please. :-6

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 2:10 pm

SuzyB;542566 wrote: Gosh Dr G, you found your feet pretty quick :p I take back my vote, you've already lied, you promised peace and love NOT WAR

Come on, I am a politician now, what do you expect? :wah: Look I take it back, I will not shoot anyone, until you want me too, ok? (god people are so demanding). :-6

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:00 pm

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:02 pm

K.Snyder;542592 wrote:

That looks really funny :wah:

jmb · Post by **jmb** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:59 pm

on the tele the other night the rightful heir to the crown was found to be Micheal Plantagenet Hastings who lives in New south Wales , and the irony of the situation was he voted for a republic in the Australian elections , jmb

jmb · Post by **jmb** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:07 pm

his mother would have queen Barbara the first and he has two daughters one called Mandy, boy did she laugh when they told her she should be princess Mandy and her son prince Wayne jmb