That did not mean that an heir to the throne could not fall for someone of the same sex, but that they could not marry each other. The problem was how to deal with the hereditary succession to the throne: what about any children?
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Rutte now writes that it must be clear who the children are in a same-sex marriage. According to Rutte, agreements must be made about this in the case of a marriage of people of the same sex.
But that will be discussed if necessary, the prime minister writes. In other words, if an heir to the throne turns out to be homosexual.
Book about Amalia
Amalia herself has never said anything about her sexuality, but the reason for the questions from the VVD was the book by constitutional lawyer Peter Rehwinkel. In the book ‘Amalia, Duty Calls’ he writes that if Princess Amalia wants to marry a woman, according to a government position she must give up the throne.
The VVD asked parliamentary questions and wanted Amalia to be able to keep her throne in such a situation. “The cabinet believes that the heir can also marry a person of the same sex and does not see an obstacle to a law permitting a marriage of a heir to a person of the same sex. The cabinet therefore does not see that a heir apparent or the King should renounce resign from the throne when he/she would like to marry a same-sex partner.”
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Frits Wester: ‘This fits the zeitgeist’
Political commentator Frits Wester: “What Rutte is now writing about an heir to the throne who wants to marry someone of the same sex, fits in with the zeitgeist. The monarchy is also subject to changing social developments. number of matters that require a solution and possibly constitutional amendment. For example, when it comes to heirs to the throne, the Constitution does not only speak about legal descendants, but also about blood relationship. In certain situations, that requires adjustment.”
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