The answer is yes, a divorcee can become Queen of England.
There is no law prohibiting a divorcee from becoming Queen. The line of succession to the British throne is determined by the Act of Settlement 1701, which states that the monarch must be a Protestant and cannot be married to a Roman Catholic. However, there is no mention of marital status as a requirement.
Here are some examples:
- Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning British monarch, was a widow after the death of her husband Prince Albert.
- Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch, was married to Prince Philip, who died in 2021.
The British monarchy has evolved over time, becoming more modern and less restrictive. While there were once strict rules about who could inherit the throne, these rules have been relaxed to reflect changing social norms.
Therefore, a divorcee is eligible to become Queen of England.
