[T]he Queen of England will announce new legislation to allow homosexual couples to register their partnerships
I think the monarch's role as head of the church is the worst aspect of the news. Once homosexuality is mainstreamed in the UK, attention will turn to the church. If the rumors about Charles prove true and he ascends to the throne, the Church of England may face great persecution or split if they hold the line on Christian sexual standards. And if they cave, it will be worse than persecution or a split.