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Why was it important for an Egyptian King to have an heir?
In a monarchy, power is passed through families. Princes become kings when their father (the king) dies or marries a princess, and princesses become queens if they marry a king, or if they are the only child to the king and queen.Kings and queens need heirs in their family (like their children) in order to keep power in their family, instead of having it go to another family forever.
What usually causes a dynasty to fall?
Sometimes, the causes seem to be obvious: a neighboring kingdom invades and conquers the state, a king dies without leaving an heir, or the military turns upon the ruler and ousts him.
What happens on the 5th January 1066 in the battle of hastings?
On that date, King Edward ("The Confessor") of England died leaving no clear heir. This ignited the three-way rivalry between William the conqueror, Harold the king's brother, Harald the King of Norway.
Which wife of England's King Henry VIII produced a male heir?
Jane Seymour produced a healthy living heir.
If George Washington had been King who would be King now?
Paul Emory Washington is generally regarded as "the" heir.
What are some sentences with the word heir?
Traditionally, when a king dies, the heir to his throne is his eldest son.
How many heirs does Beowulf have?
Beowulf is said to have one known heir named Wiglaf. After Beowulf dies, Wiglaf takes over as king of the Geats.
Can Prince Charles of England become king?
Not only can he, he will, when Elizabeth dies. Charles is the heir apparent.
What is the derfinition of heir?
According to dictionary.com, an heir is "a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death". An example in history would be a king's son taking over the throne when the king dies.
What happens in a Monarchy if the king dies and has no heir?
If a king in a monarchy dies and has no heir, the line of succession becomes uncertain and may lead to a power struggle or a crisis of legitimacy. In some cases, a new monarch may be chosen through a process such as election, appointment, or selection from another noble family. In other cases, the country may transition to a different form of government, such as a republic or a constitutional monarchy.
How does any king inherit the throne?
The King or Queen (who happens to be his parent and is the ruling monarch) dies.
Can Prince William be king?
No, his Father Prince Charles is Heir to the Throne, and William is Charles' Heir, when Queen Elizabeth II dies Prince William will become Heir to the Throne or is Prince Charles dies before his Mother Queen Elizabeth II William will become Heir.
Who becomes king if Prince Charles dies?
When a king dies his heir becomes king (or queen) immediately. He/she succeeds at once - before the coronation. In the past there were a handful of monarchies, such as the Holy Roman Empire, where the successor had to be elected. This created a gap, as the electors had to meet and vote. During the gap (called an interregnum) the viceroy (deputy king) carried out the functions of the king.
Why did Eleanor and Henry II 2 oldest son's never became kings?
King Edward III of England's heir was Edward, the Black Prince who had the future King Richard II of England. According to succession the child of the heir would become the new heir if the current one dies. Edward, the Black Prince died before Edward III so his son Richard became Edward's new heir instead of Edward III's younger sons.
What happend if William dies before he is king but does have a child?
His child becomes the next in line after Charles and Elizabeth I die.
What happens when there isn't a king or queen?
It never happens. The new monarch succeeds as soon as the previous one dies.
Which country wont lower their flag even if their king dies?
The United Kingdom because they always have a King or Queen. The heir apparent assumes the office immediately upon the death of the reigning monarch.
