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British Throne's 'True Heir' Dead at 71

Some historians believe Mike Hastings had a claim to the crown

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 5, 2012 10:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – The rightful heir to the British throne may have just died in Australia. Some historians considered Mike Hastings, the 14th earl of Loudoun, to be the true heir, descended as he was from the House of York. The AFP reports that the claim stems from...   Read full story »

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