In most monarchies, royal succession is hereditary in a particular family. However, not all monarchies use primogeniture to determine the line of succession within the family. Sometimes the current monarch has the discretion to name his successor and, sometimes, even some form of election may be used to choose the successor within the family.
Supporters of primogeniture claim that it eliminates uncertainty and prevents divisions within the royal family. On the other hand, the randomness of primogeniture means that the succession may not always fall on the most suitable candidate in the family, even though the firstborn conceivably receives special training for the role since his or her birth.
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Supporters of primogeniture claim that it eliminates uncertainty and prevents divisions within the royal family. On the other hand, the randomness of primogeniture means that the succession may not always fall on the most suitable candidate in the family, even though the firstborn conceivably receives special training for the role since his or her birth.
What do you think ?