Let’s say that Queen Elizabeth II of England were to marry King Juan Carlos I of Spain (hypothetical). What would happen to their realms if these two sovereigns were to marry. What about their titles? Would their kids be in line to the Spanish throne, British throne, or both?
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Elizabeth would be queen consort in Spain, and Juan Carlos would be king consort in the UK. (“consort” meaning “person sleeping with the ruler” in this case.) Neither would have any power in the other’s country.
What happened to any children together would be the subject of intense negotiation. Historically the children may become sovereign of both countries, but that likely wouldn’t go over well today.
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