| Who Calls The Shots Around Here? |
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| Written by Dr. Janice Seto | |
| Sunday, 18 May 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 10 King George VI and his consort, the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, were a team, one which was especially lauded for the role they played during the dark days of World War II. Similarly, Prince George of Denmark was credited for his support for Queen Anne. Meanwhile, the dignity of Queen Fabiola of the Belgians and her late husband, King Baudoin I, helped keep that country together, despite the fact Belgium consists of three separate regions. Elsewhere, Queen Ingrid's influence aided a change in the succession laws of Denmark, one which ensured that her three daughters would inherit upon the death of her husband, King Frederik, in turn bypassing the claims of his heir, the family of Prince Knud. On the other hand, the consorts of Mary I Tudor, Mary Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth II were distrusted. Philip II of Spain gained the title of King of England, but with the prestigious moniker borne of his title came no power. 
Following Mary I's example, she installed her husband as King Consort of Scotland. This move invariably caused difficulties. Henry Stewart chafed at his limits, conspiring against his wife, in the process stirring up trouble. 
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