4 The laws and statutes of the realm confirmed
Act of Settlement (1700) (1700 c 2) | Legislation

4  The laws and statutes of the realm confirmed

And whereas the laws of England are the birthright of the people thereof and all the Kings and Queens who shall ascend the throne of this realm ought to administer

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