Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 28 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 March 2005. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 3 March 2005 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with (a) the Prime Minister of (i) Canada, (ii) New Zealand and (iii) Australia and (b) other heads of government of countries where Her Majesty the Queen is Head of State about legislating in accordance with the Statute of Westminster 1931 for His Royal Highness Prince Charles to effect a morganatic marriage; and if he will make a statement; what advice the Government has given to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales regarding whether his proposed marriage to Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles would constitute a morganatic marriage; what advice the Government has given to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales regarding the basis on which Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles would not become Queen following her proposed marriage to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on his accession to the throne; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Prime Minister (1) what discussions he has had with (a) the Prime Minister of (i) Canada, (ii) New Zealand and (iii) Australia and (b) other heads of government of countries where Her Majesty the Queen is Head of State about legislating in accordance with the Statute of Westminster 1931 for His Royal Highness Prince Charles to effect a morganatic marriage; and if he will make a statement; [212387] (2) what advice the Government have given to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales regarding whether his proposed marriage to Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles would constitute a morganatic marriage; [212389] (3) what advice the Government have given to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales regarding the basis on which Mrs Camilla Parker-Bowles would not become Queen following her proposed marriage to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on his accession to the throne; and if he will make a statement. [212390] The Prime Minister: It is not the practice of the Government to make public details of all discussions with foreign Governments. Discussions with the Royal Household are not disclosed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 431 c1309W;431 c1303W; 212387;212389;212390
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disclosure of information Australia Canada Marriage New Zealand Royal family Camilla, Queen Charles III, King
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