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British monarchy - English monarchy.
Monarchs had existed in the island of Britain since before Roman times; many of these "Celtic" rulers were to ally or fall to the Romans who made Britain part of their empire. Rome withdrew from Britain in the early fifth century, and a period of history followed that has been referred to as the Dark Ages. Angles, Saxons, and Jutes settled in Britain, and formed many kingdoms, the seven most powerful of which have been referred to as the Heptarchy. This term, however, is somew ...
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British monarchy - English monarchy.
Monarchs had existed in the island of Britain since before Roman times; many of these "Celtic" rulers were to ally or fall to the Romans who made Britain part of their empire. Rome withdrew from Britain in the early fifth century, and a period of history followed that has been referred to as the Dark Ages. Angles, Saxons, and Jutes settled in Britain, and formed many kingdoms, the seven most powerful of which have been referred to as the Heptarchy. This term, however, is somew ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - History |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Royal Prerogative Main article: Royal Prerogative
The powers that belong to the Crown are collectively known as the Royal Prerogative. The Royal Prerogative includes many powers (such as the powers to make treaties or send ambassadors) as well as certain duties (such as the duties to defend the realm and to maintain the Queen's peace). As the British monarchy is a constitutional one, however, the monarch exercises the Royal Prerogative on the advice of ministers. Parliamentary approval is not required for the exercise of the Royal Prerogative; m ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Political role Although the monarch's powers are in theory vast, they are in practice limited. As a constitutional monarch, the Sovereign acts within the constraints of convention and precedent, almost always exercising the Royal Prerogative on the advice of the Prime Minister and other ministers. The Prime Minister and ministers are, in turn, accountable to the democratically elected House of Commons, and through it, to the people.
Whenever necessary, the Sovereign is responsible for appointing a new Prime Minister; the appointment is formalised at ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Regency Main articles: Regency Acts, Counsellor of State
Under the Regency Act 1937 and Regency Act 1953, the powers of a monarch who has not reached the age of eighteen, or of a monarch who is physically or mentally incapacitated, must be exercised by a regent. A physical or mental incapacity must be certified by at least three of the following people: the Sovereign's spouse, the Lord Chancellor, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, and the Master of the Rolls. The declaration of three or more of the same persons is also necessary to terminate the regen ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Empire/Commonwealth role Prior to the evolution of some former colonies and Dominions of the British Empire into nations autonomous and independent from the United Kingdom, the British Crown operated over each territory as a singular body. However, as a result of the Balfour Declaration stating that the Dominions were "autonomous Communities within the British Empire, equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of their domestic or external affairs" the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 was passed, causing the King of the United Kingdom ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Finances Main article: Privy Purse
Parliament meets much of the Sovereign's official expenditure from public funds. The Civil List is the sum that covers most expenses, including those for staffing, state visits, public engagements, and official entertainment. The size of the Civil List is fixed by Parliament every ten years; however, any money saved may be carried forward to the next ten year period. Thus, the Sovereign's Civil List expenditure in 2003 was approximately £9.9 million. In addition, the Sovereign receives an annual Prope ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Main article: Arms of Dominion
The coat of arms used by the Sovereign, known as the Arms of Dominion, are: Quarterly, I and IV Gules three lions passant guardant in pale Or (for England); II Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory Gules (for Scotland); III Azure a harp Or stringed Argent (for Ireland). The supporters are the lion and the unicorn; the motto is Dieu et mon Droit (French for "God and my Right"). Ireland is represented even though most of the island is not a part of the United Kingdom, but instead forms the Republic of Irel ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Style Main article: Style and Title
The present Sovereign's full style and title is:Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. The title Head of the Commonwealth is held by the Queen personally, and is not vested in the British Crown. (However, her father, George VI, was also recognised as such.) Pope Leo X first granted the title Defender of the FaithSee also: British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Empire/Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Style |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Residences The Sovereign's primary official residence is Buckingham Palace in the City of Westminster. Buckingham Palace is the site of most state banquets, investitures, royal christenings, and other ceremonies. Moreover, visiting heads of state usually reside in Buckingham Palace. Another principal residence is Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor Castle, located in Windsor, Berkshire, is used principally as a weekend retreat; the monarch also resides there during the Royal Ascot, an annual race meeting that forms a major ...
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Succession Main articles: Succession, Coronation
Succession is governed by several enactments, the most important of which are the Bill of Rights 1689 and Act of Settlement 1701. The rules for succession are not fixed, but may be changed by an Act of Parliament. However, under the Statute of Westminster, 1931, the UK has a common monarchy with the other Commonwealth Realms and cannot change the rules of succession without the unanimous consent of the other Realms, unless the UK explicitly leaves the shared monarchy relat ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Empire/Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Succession |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Regency Main articles: Regency Acts, Counsellor of State
Under the Regency Act 1937 and Regency Act 1953, the powers of a monarch who has not reached the age of eighteen, or of a monarch who is physically or mentally incapacitated, must be exercised by a regent. A physical or mental incapacity must be certified by at least three of the following people: the Sovereign's spouse, the Lord Chancellor, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, and the Master of the Rolls. The declaration of three or more of the same persons is also necessary to terminate the regen ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Regency |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Finances Main article: Privy Purse
Parliament meets much of the Sovereign's official expenditure from public funds. The Civil List is the sum that covers most expenses, including those for staffing, state visits, public engagements, and official entertainment. The size of the Civil List is fixed by Parliament every ten years; however, any money saved may be carried forward to the next ten year period. Thus, the Sovereign's Civil List expenditure in 2003 was approximately £9.9 million. In addition, the Sovereign receives an annual Prope ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Finances |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Commonwealth role The Sovereign is the monarch not only of the United Kingdom, but also of several other Commonwealth Realms. Though his or her constitutional powers in each realm are virtually identical to those held in the United Kingdom, the monarch does not play an active political or ceremonial role as head of state in these countries. Instead, day-to-day functions are performed by a locally-based Governor-General, who serves as the monarch's representative. In each realm, the Sovereign and Governor-General act solely on the advice of the local Prime Minister and Cabinet. Hence, the Government of the United Kingdom does not ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Commonwealth role |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Royal Prerogative Main article: Royal Prerogative
The powers that belong to the Crown are collectively known as the Royal Prerogative. The Royal Prerogative includes many powers (such as the powers to make treaties or send ambassadors) as well as certain duties (such as the duties to defend the realm and to maintain the Queen's peace). As the British monarchy is a constitutional one, however, the monarch exercises the Royal Prerogative on the advice of ministers. Parliamentary approval is not required for the exercise of the Royal Prerogative; m ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Royal Prerogative |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Residences The Sovereign's primary official residence is Buckingham Palace in the City of Westminster. Buckingham Palace is the site of most state banquets, investitures, royal christenings, and other ceremonies. Moreover, visiting heads of state usually reside in Buckingham Palace. Another principal residence is Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor Castle, located in Windsor, Berkshire, is used principally as a weekend retreat; the monarch also resides there during the Royal Ascot, an annual race meeting that forms a major ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Residences |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Style Main article: Style and Title
The present Sovereign's full style and title is: "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith." The title "Head of the Commonwealth" is held by the Queen personally, and is not vested in the British Crown. (However, her father, George VI, was also recognised as such.) Pope Leo X first granted the title "Defender of the Faith" to King Henry VIII in ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Style |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Succession Main articles: Succession, Coronation
Succession is governed by several enactments, the most important of which are the Bill of Rights 1689 and Act of Settlement 1701. The rules for succession are not fixed, but may be changed by an Act of Parliament. Succession is according to the rules of male-preference cognatic primogeniture, under which sons inherit before daughters, and under which elder children inherit before younger ones of the same sex. The Act of Settlement, however, restricts the succession to the natural (non-adopted) legitimate descendants of So ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Succession |
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| | | | British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Main article: Arms of Dominion
The coat of arms used by the Sovereign, known as the Arms of Dominion, are: Quarterly, I and IV Gules three lions passant guardant in pale Or (for England); II Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory Gules (for Scotland); III Azure a harp Or stringed Argent (for Ireland). The supporters are the lion and the unicorn; the motto is Dieu et mon Droit (French for "God and my Right"). Ireland is represented even though most of the island is not a part of the United Kingdom, but instead forms the Republic of Irel ...
See also:British monarchy, British monarchy - History, British monarchy - English monarchy, British monarchy - Scottish monarchy, British monarchy - Since the Union of the Crowns, British monarchy - Succession, British monarchy - Regency, British monarchy - Political role, British monarchy - Royal Prerogative, British monarchy - Commonwealth role, British monarchy - Finances, British monarchy - Residences, British monarchy - Style, British monarchy - Arms of Dominion Read more here: » British monarchy: Encyclopedia II - British monarchy - Arms of Dominion |
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