Rootsweb used to have a place for discussions I enjoy reading the comments. My mother and I had many discussions on the Kings abnd Queens of any country. They usually do not have any political power. Norway's now Kings and Queens rein will end with their death I will try to find the web page thanks Audrey Bowne born Canada now living USA Seattle WA USA acbowne1@yahoo.com   researching BOWNE from England HODGE TAYLOR CLARK Scotland