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Catholic could become king under plans to abolish Act of Settlement

Roman Catholics would be permitted to marry into the Royal Family and could even succeed to the throne under plans being considered by Gordon Brown

The plan to abolish the Act of Settlement could ultimately lead to the disestablishment of the Church of England.
The Act also prevents Muslims and other non-Protestants from succeeding to the throne.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)