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Expertise

I can answer questions on British Royalty from Queen Victoria's time to the present.

Experience in the area

A life long interest in British Royalty.

Organizations

I have acted as a royalty expert on Askme.com and I currently answer royalty questions on Yahoo Answers. I also update royalty articles on Wikipedia.

Publications

I have my own royalty blog called Marilyn's Royal Blog: http://www.marilynsroyalblog.blogspot.com/ I have written articles on royal weddings, births, engagement rings, protocol, as well as short royal profiles. I have also appeared on CBC Newsworld, CTV News, BBC Radio, CBC Radio.

Education/Credentials

A lifelong interest in the topic and over 400 books on the subject.

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Recent Answers from Marilyn Braun

2011-07-10 Charles and Williams throne laws:

Hi Maureen,    Thanks for your question.    Yes, there are many people who feel that the throne should bypass Charles and go directly to William upon the Queen's death. However, that is not how the succession

2011-03-31 tin biscuit box:

Hello Dennis,    Thank you for your question. Sounds like you have quite the find there, especially the Queen Victoria item!     The fact that you have asked this question proves that you are not insensitive

2011-01-05 King Edward VIII:

Dear Graham,    Thank you for your question    Doing a quick search of Edward VIII coronation souvenirs comes up with a large amount of items. From busts, glassware, medallions, china, stamps, biscuit

2010-11-18 Line to the throne:

Hi John,    Thank you for your questions.    When looking at the longevity of a monarch, I'll use Queen Victoria as an example. She is the longest reigning British monarch in history. Towards the end of

2010-11-17 William & Kate:

Hello Margaret,    Thank you for your question.    There is no stipulation that members of the royal family need marry other royals. When Prince William marries Kate Middleton it will have no effect whatsoever

 

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