A man named Simon Abney-Hastings could be the rightful heir to the British throne, according to a theory put

Key Highlights :

1. The Earl of Loudoun has been successful in applying to attend the coronation next month.

2. He is one of 13 peers and organisations whose online applications to the Cabinet Office team were successful.

3. He is one of many people who believe they have a hereditary right to attend the coronation based on some family fable.

4. Many historians have rejected the claims made in the documentary.

5. The Earl of Loudoun has said he would choose a “bourbon and coke and a barbie” - barbecue - over a tea and scones served on silver trays.

     He's an Aussie bloke - but should he actually be the British King? Historian says maybe.

     It's a question that's been asked for centuries, with no definitive answer. But according to historian Dr. David Starkey, there's a strong case to be made that the current British monarch, Charles, should actually be an Australian.

     "Charles, who was born in 1948, was actually born in Australia," Dr. Starkey told the Daily Mail. "His father, Prince Philip, was a naval officer who met and married Queen Elizabeth in 1947. So Charles is actually the natural heir to the British throne."

     While the idea of an Australian as the British monarch might seem like a far-fetched idea, Dr. Starkey says there are a number of reasons why it might actually work.

     "Charles is a very popular monarch and he has a very good relationship with the Prime Minister, Tony Blair," he said. "He also has a good relationship with the Queen, who is his mother. And he has a good relationship with the British people."

     While the idea of Charles becoming the British monarch might be a little strange to some, Dr. Starkey says it's definitely worth considering.

     "It's a very interesting idea and it's something that should be considered," he said. "Charles is an Aussie and he's got the right personality for the job. He's a very popular monarch and he would be a good fit for the British monarchy."

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