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The following is a list of usurpers – illegitimate or controversial claimants to the throne in a monarchy. The word usurper is a derogatory term, often associated with claims that the ruler seized power by force or deceit rather than legal right. [1] The term has often carried disdain to those who have been accused of being one. [2]
When updated in January 2011, the list included 5,753. [4] The final person in both lists, number 4,973 and 5,753, was Karin Vogel (born 1973), a therapist from Rostock, Germany. [5] The annotated list below covers the first part of this line of succession, being limited to descendants of the sons of King George V, King Charles III's great ...
In 2014, Will Williams became head of an organization which calls itself the National Alliance (NA). [31] However, a rival faction disputes the claim that this group is maintaining continuity with the original Alliance which was founded by Pierce. [32] The Williams led NA has since been embroiled in several legal issues.
2016. William insisted he’d “be the first person to accept” more responsibilities from the queen. “There’s an order of succession and I’m at the bottom at the moment,” he told the BBC.
William became aware of HIV/AIDS in the mid-1990s when he accompanied his mother and brother on visits to shelters and clinics for patients. In January 2005, he and Harry volunteered at a British Red Cross aid distribution centre to pack emergency supplies for countries affected by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami . [ 214 ]
The line of succession to the Scottish throne was governed by the Claim of Right Act 1689: Princess Anne of Denmark (born 1665), sister of the king's late wife; Upon his death, the throne passed to the first person in line, who became Queen Anne. The succession continued with the monarchs of Great Britain.
1990 Rathore: Grandson of last ruling Raja Dileep Singh [178] [179] Santrampur: Paranjay Aditya Sinhji 1991 Parmar: Son of Maharana Krishna Kumar Sinhji 1950 [180] [181] [182] Sikkim: Wangchuk Namgyal: 29 January 1982: Namgyel: Son of Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal (1963–1975). 1975 [183] Sirmur: Lakshyaraj Prakash May 2013 Prakash
She succeeded to the throne after the death of her father king Kawnasya. [130] Nicauta Kandake I (reigned 740–730 BC) Hadina (reigned 372–362 BC) – Most regnal lists of Ethiopia claim this monarch reigned for 9 years. [131] Nikawla Kandake II (reigned 342–332 BC) – An alternate name for the Queen of Sheba [132]