> > > So wait, he was *born* in Massachusetts? This makes him an American citizen. And that American citizen is ruling a foreign country...
> > >
> > > The Other "There's some hope for me yet!" Matthew
> >
> > I think it probably helps that he was the son of the previous King.
> >
> > And he isn't an American citizen. He's a Thai citizen, and Thai law doesn't allow dual citizenship, even for the king. He might be entitled to American citizenship, but he couldn't claim it without loosing Thai citizenship, which (I imagine) would be awkward.
> >
> > wintermute
>
> Ah, okay. And yeah, he is entitled to American citizenship. Anybody born on American soil is entitled to full American citizenship.
>
> And, wait. The "king" can't change that law? Is this one of those goofy "constitutional" monarchies? ;-P
>
> The Other "Well. There's always those millions of little islands out in the Pacific..." Matthew

Yes, it's a constitutional monarchy. Maybe the king could change it, or encourage parliament to change it, but he might not neccessarily want to. After all, there are some few people in the world who don't actively seek out Americn citizenship.

wintermute