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The nation is currently in mourning following Thursday's tragic news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away at the age of 96.
The said treatment saw Princess Anne dropped down the line of succession simply because of her gender, the Daily Express reports. Previously, that would have seen Prince Louis moved up in the line of succession. That was until the Queen issued the Succession of the Crown Act before the birth of Prince William and Princess Catherine's first child.
Constitutional expert Iain MacMarthanne explained: "The 2013 Act sought to bring multiple pieces of outdated and discriminatory legislation relating to the monarchy up to date. Not only did the Queen ensure fair treatment for female royals but she also updated the 1917 royal warrant that would have prevented Prince William's children from taking HRH titles.
"As a female Elizabeth could not pass on to her children the styles and titles of HRH and prince and princess, only male children of a sovereign could.
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