“Have you heard? The Queen drew up a new Act of Succession last night. It allows her to choose her heiress in her will, should she not have a Princess of her own blood.”
“Why should she do that? She’s young and strong. There’s no reason she wouldn’t have a healthy girl. All she needs is a husband.”
“Do you think one’s on the cards? Does he have a daughter she wants to adopt?”
“No. She wouldn’t want to deny her own blood the throne. Certainly not when she’s this young, with all probability of birthing several daughters. Besides, we’d have heard if there was a new Consort on the cards. She’s probably just worried for the Prince’s health. You know how sickly he is. This new Act won’t last long. It’s probably just a precautionary measure, in case the Prince dies before Her Majesty marries
