'I now pronounce you ... divorced.' (some Anglican clergy offer special church service for divorcing couples)

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Some clergy in the Church of England believe that they should offer a special church service for couples who are divorcing. In many cases, these people feel a great deal of guilt and shame, and a simple ceremony can help them to come to terms with their emotions. The Church of England General Synod has rejected a request for an approved form of words for such a ceremony, believing that this goes against the Church's firm belief in the permanence of marriage.

Religious aspects, Divorce, Church of England

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Divorced, separated - and crowned

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Previous British monarchs have reigned despite being divorced or separated: George IV was separated when he became King and George I was divorced when he succeeded in 1714. The Marriage Act of 1753 did not apply to the Royal Family but the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 required them to marry legally with the monarch's consent. The monarchy has deliberately projected a modern, moral image to symbolise the British family in the 20th century.

Social aspects, United Kingdom, Laws, regulations and rules, Marriage, Monarchy, Heads of state, Marital status

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Crowned to a chorus of approval

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Ronald Mutebi was crowned as kabaka or king of the Buganda tribe in Uganda on Jul 31, 1993. Buganda territory includes the capital city, the airport and about 4 million people. King Ronnie's father died in 1969 in Bermondsey, London, England. President of the republic General Yoweri Museveni sanction ed the coronation on condition that the monarchy would be non-political. The ceremony followed a joyful ritual.

Personalities, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Uganda, Museveni, Yoweri, Tribes, Mutebi, Ronald, Ganda (African people)

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