Lord Downpatrick: He Will Be Duke of Kent One Day—But the Law Says He Can Never Be King

Lord Downpatrick: He Will Be Duke of Kent One Day—But the Law Says He Can Never Be King Lord Downpatrick, Princess Diana's godson, is second in line to become Duke of Kent, yet the law says he can never be King. He became a Catholic at fifteen, and since 2015 his father has been back in the line of succession while he stays out. Should a person lose their place in line for their faith, when they no longer lose it for who they marry? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to Royal Heirs for more of the rules that decide who inherits. #LordDownpatrick #RoyalFamily #RoyalHeirs