The logic of that argument, Nellie, is that my wife would not take my surname. There is no reason why she should, many would say, but tracking connections would become very messy.

Some monarchies have titles such as Duke Consort and there have even been those referred to as King Consort.

The Succession to the Crown Bill has been going through its Second Reading in the House of Lords. It has identified total misunderstanding of the title Duke of Cornwall and unbelievable ignorance of the differences between Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall. Add to that the perennial issues surrounding the Act of Settlement and I don't hold out any hope for a satisfactory solution.