Whilst the first question sounds silly and shows abysmal ignorance of history, Canon Law, and theology, the Chevalier gives a sound and serious answer to it.
In answering the second question, he points out that whilst Russia was central to the Fatima prophecies and there is no doubt that the 'errors of Russia' were communism, there are two points that tend to prove the authenticity of the apparitions. 1) It is highly unlikely that three small Portuguese peasant children would have had any knowledge of Russia. And 2) and more importantly, on 13 October 1917 when Our Lady appeared for the last time, Russia was not a communist country! The Bolshevik Revolution, whereby it became communist, did not take place until 7 November (25 October, O.S., hence the name 'October Revolution)! He also points out that Tsar Nikolai was extremely devoted to the Holy Theotokos.
His answer on Canada is enlightening if you're not Canadian. Of course, having lived in Her Majesty's Dominion and 'self identifying' as a Canadian, I was not surprised by any of it.
The answer to the British Monarchy question is amusing, even if the question is out of left field. He points out the Catholic roots of all the protestant monarchies of Northern Europe.
The questioner on protestantism is misinformed. The Chevalier points out that not only has protentaism not outlasted older heresies, but for instance, Arianism is still alive and kicking.
After chuckling at the fact that Niccolo Machiavelli thought his system compatible with Catholicism, since he was a Catholic, he answers the question with a 'no'.
He obliquely attacks Francis on the 'who am I to judge' attitude. He also points out that non-judgmentalism tends to fly out the window when their behaviour is judged! I'm reminded of this meme:
The last question causes both the Chevalier and Mr Frankini to crack up with laughter. However he gives a serious answer. Of course, I'm not interested in dating advice having been married to the Cuter & Shorter Half for 37 years this coming January.
Love and Marriage 2:10 Tsar Nicholas & Fatima 8:00 Canadian Monarchists 10:45 Is the British Monarchy secretly Catholic? 24:
04 Why is Protestantism a heresy that has lasted so long? 25:55 Is Machiavellianism incompatible with Catholicism? 31:20 Hyper "no judgment" phase in the Church 34:40 Dating Advice from Charles 40:42
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