"Well-- I suppose there have been Queens Regnant in Britain before my time, but it would not be usual for a woman to hold the throne. She may act as regent. The way things are now, at home, I cannot imagine the petty kings would allow it. The High King has enough trouble, and he is well-established." He considers, then adds, "The crown can pass to sons, under the law, but not to daughters. I would have been a king, myself, except that my father's lands were lost, despite his allies and their efforts. And so I went in service to Camelot."