Monarchy changes do ‘raise questions’ about C of E head

The MPs said the House of Commons may want to consider the Church of England issue 'in due course'.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011


A proposal that would allow future heirs to the throne to marry Roman Catholics raises questions about the monarch’s position as the head of the Church of England, MPs have said.

MPs in a House of Commons Committee were looking into the implications of the change announced in October by David Cameron.

There are worries that the change could lead to pressure to disestablish the Church of England – something which critics are concerned would further marginalise Christians. the rest