The Queen of Spain is the executive president of the Queen Sofía Foundation, which in 1993 sent funds for relief in Bosnia, and is the honorary president of the Royal Board on Education and Care of Handicapped Persons and the Foundation for Aid for Drug Addicts. She takes special interest in programs against drug addiction, traveling to conferences in both Spain and abroad. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is nam ...

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Queen Sofia of Spain, Queen Sofia of Spain - Early Life and Family, Queen Sofia of Spain - Marriage and Family, Queen Sofia of Spain - Ancestry, Queen Sofia of Spain - Royal Duties, Queen Sofia of Spain - Titles from birth, Queen Sofia of Spain - Trivia

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In the summer of 1915 it was decided to send Hibernia out to the Dardanelles to provide gunnery support to the Allied landings on the Gallipoli peninsula. She arrived in September 1915 at the Royal Navy base at Mudros on the Greek island of Lemnos at the entrance to the Straits leading to the Black Sea. The sheltered waters of the Aegean Sea and the straits enabled Hibernia to use all her guns and she was employed in firing at Turkish targets on Gallipoli and the nearby Asia Minor shore. ...

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Augustus Agar, Augustus Agar - Victoria Cross, Augustus Agar - Early Life, Augustus Agar - Character, Augustus Agar - World War One: The Grand Fleet, Augustus Agar - The Dardanelles and Guard Duty, Augustus Agar - North Russia, Augustus Agar - Coastal Motor Boats, Augustus Agar - The Baltic and the Bolsheviks, Augustus Agar - Between the Wars, Augustus Agar - World War Two: HMS Emerald and the North Atlantic Convoys, Augustus Agar - Operation Lucid, Augustus Agar - Coastal Forces, Augustus Agar - HMS Dorsetshire, Augustus Agar - Japanese in the Indian Ocean, Augustus Agar - End of the Dorsetshire, Augustus Agar - Discussion of the Loss, Augustus Agar - Later Life, Augustus Agar - Assessment, Augustus Agar - Reference

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The President’s functions and powers are directly defined in the Constitution. In addition to those specified there, the President also discharges functions assigned to him or her in other laws. Under the Constitution of Finland, executive power is vested in the President and the Council of State, which must enjoy the confidence of Parliament. This principle is reflected in other provisions of the Constitution concerning the President’s functions and powers dealing with legislation, decrees, and appointment of public officials. President of Finland - ...

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President of Finland, President of Finland - Election, President of Finland - Inauguration, President of Finland - Duties and powers, President of Finland - Ordering premature parliamentary elections, President of Finland - Appointing and discharging ministers, President of Finland - International relations, President of Finland - Legislation, President of Finland - Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces, President of Finland - Emergency Powers, President of Finland - Decorations, President of Finland - List of Presidents of Finland, President of Finland - Living former Presidents, President of Finland - Official Residences, President of Finland - Incapacity and succession, President of Finland - Impeachment, President of Finland - The Independence Day reception, President of Finland - History, President of Finland - Pre-Presidential Heads of State

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The Constitution of Ireland provides for a parliamentary system of government, under which the role of the head of state is largely a ceremonial one. Most of the functions of the President may only be carried out in accordance with the strict instructions of the Constitution, or the binding 'advice' of the Government. The President does, however, possess certain personal powers, that may be exercised at her discretion. Unlike the presidents of many other republics, the President of Ireland is neither the nominal nor de facto ch ...

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President of Ireland, President of Ireland - Selection, President of Ireland - Duties and functions, President of Ireland - Ceremonial functions, President of Ireland - Special limitations, President of Ireland - Discretionary powers, President of Ireland - Reform, President of Ireland - Succession, President of Ireland - List of Presidents of Ireland, President of Ireland - Living former Presidents, President of Ireland - Official residence salute style and address, President of Ireland - Presidential declaration, President of Ireland - Impeachment and removal from office, President of Ireland - History, President of Ireland - Issues of controversy, President of Ireland - Prerogative in Northern Ireland, President of Ireland - Who was head of state from 1937-1949?, President of Ireland - Presidential facts, President of Ireland - Footnotes

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Following the royal wedding, the Duchess of Cornwall began to undertake a range of royal duties. Initially, these involved accompanying the Prince of Wales in his official duties. The Duchess also began undertake her own solo duties, visiting a hospital in Southampton. She attended the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London for the first time in June 2005, and made her first appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace afterwards. Following the July 7, 2005 London bombings, the Duchess accompanied the Prince to ...

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Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Early life, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Family history, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Relationship with the Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Marriage to the Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Royal duties, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - List of styles, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Coat of arms, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall - Notes

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This job Performs force protection duties, including use of deadly force. Protects nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources. Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission. Controls and secures terrain inside and outside military installations. Defends personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces. Operates in various field environments, performs individual, and team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted, tactical drills, battle procedures, convoys, military operations o ...

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Air Force Security Forces, Air Force Security Forces - Duties, Air Force Security Forces - Specialty Summary:, Air Force Security Forces - Duties and Responsibilities:, Air Force Security Forces - Knowledge, Air Force Security Forces - Education, Air Force Security Forces - Advancement and Specialties, Air Force Security Forces - Phoenix Raven/Raven Specialties Programs, Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Training, Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Images, Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Prayer, Air Force Security Forces - The Blue Beret, Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Creed, Air Force Security Forces - Security Forces Three General Orders

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Prince Willem-Alexander is an honorary member of the World Commission on Water for the 21st Century and patron of the Global Water Partnership, a body established by the World Bank, the UN, and the Swedish Ministry of Development. The prince is a member of the Raad van State, the highest council to the Dutch government that is chaired by his mother, Queen Beatrix. As part of his Royal duties, he holds commissions in the Dutch Army, Navy and Air Force and was a patron of the Dutch Olympic Games Committee until 1998 when he was made a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). On ...

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Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Heir Apparent and Titles, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Early Life and Education, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Work and Royal Duties, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Leisure activities, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Marriage, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - Children, Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange - External link

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex carry out a full schedule of royal duties on behalf of the Queen, receiving civil list monies from the Queen of £141,000 per annum. The Earl has in recent years succeeded many of the roles of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who is reducing some of his roles due to age. The Earl is now President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and opened the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. He has also taken over the Duke's role in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. His ot ...

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Prince Edward Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Early life, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Education, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Career, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Marriage, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Royal duties, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Dukedom of Edinburgh, Prince Edward Earl of Wessex - Titles and honours

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In addition to the title of Duke of Norfolk, the Dukes of Norfolk also hold the hereditary position of Earl Marshal, which has the duty of organizing state occasions such as the state opening of parliament. For the last five centuries, save some periods when it was under attainder, both the Dukedom and the Earl-Marshalship have been in the hands of the Howard family. According to The House of Lords Act 1999, due to his duties as Earl Marshal Norfolk is one of only two hereditary peers automatically admitted to the House of Lords, w ...

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Duke of Norfolk, Duke of Norfolk - History, Duke of Norfolk - Duties & Other Titles, Duke of Norfolk - Coat of Arms, Duke of Norfolk - Residences, Duke of Norfolk - The Dukes of Norfolk, Duke of Norfolk - Dukes of Norfolk first Creation 1397, Duke of Norfolk - Dukes of Norfolk second Creation 1481, Duke of Norfolk - Dukes of Norfolk third Creation 1483, Duke of Norfolk - Future Dukes of Norfolk, Duke of Norfolk - Knights of the Garter

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In the Roman Republic, the Pontifex Maximus was the highest office in the polytheistic Roman religion, which was very much a state cult. His was the most important of the Pontifices (plural of Pontifex), positions in the main sacred college (Collegium Pontificum), which he directed. Other members of this priesthood included the Rex Sacrorum (king of the sacred rites), the Flamines (each devoted to a major deity), the Vestales. During the early Republic, the Pontifex Maximus selected the members to hold these posts ...

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Pontifex Maximus, Pontifex Maximus - Etymology, Pontifex Maximus - Origins, duties, and development of the Pagan Pontifices, Pontifex Maximus - Legacy, Pontifex Maximus - Christian usage, Pontifex Maximus - The tradition of sovereign as High Priest, Pontifex Maximus - Popular culture, Pontifex Maximus - Incomplete list of Pontifices maximi, Pontifex Maximus - Furthermore

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In the Roman Republic, the Pontifex Maximus was the highest office in the polytheistic Roman religion, which was very much a state cult. His was the most important of the Pontifices (plural of Pontifex), positions in the main sacred college (Collegium Pontificum), which he directed. Other members of this priesthood included the Rex Sacrorum (king of the sacred rites), the Flamines (each devoted to a major deity), the Vestales. During the early Republic, the Pontifex Maximus selected the members to hold these posts ...

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Pontifex Maximus, Pontifex Maximus - Etymology, Pontifex Maximus - Origins duties and development of the Pagan Pontifices, Pontifex Maximus - Legacy, Pontifex Maximus - Christian usage, Pontifex Maximus - The tradition of sovereign as High Priest, Pontifex Maximus - Popular culture, Pontifex Maximus - Incomplete list of Pontifices maximi, Pontifex Maximus - Furthermore

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When the Civil War rolled across the land, Gregory returned to naval service to superintend the construction and fitting-out of naval vessels in private shipyards. Promoted to Rear Admiral 16 July 1862, he served throughout the four years of war and then retired again. Rear Admiral Gregory died in Brooklyn, New York on 4 October 1866 and was buried at New Haven, Connecticut. ...

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Francis Gregory, Francis Gregory - Early Life; Service during the War of 1812, Francis Gregory - Command Assignments 1820s to early 1830s, Francis Gregory - Command Assignments late 1830s to 1850s, Francis Gregory - Civil War Duty and Last Years, Francis Gregory - Legacy, Francis Gregory - Sources

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The agency has specific jurisdiction over all California state routes, U.S. Highways and Interstate highways, and also serves as a statewide patrol force, especially in unincorporated and lightly populated areas of the state. Its officers enforce the provisions of the California Vehicle Code (especially the prohibition on speeding), pursue fugitives spotted on the highways, and attend to all significant obstructions and accidents within their jurisdiction. They patrol in various vehicles including Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Che ...

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California Highway Patrol, California Highway Patrol - Highway Patrol Duties, California Highway Patrol - Special responsibilities, California Highway Patrol - Traditions, California Highway Patrol - Code of Honor, California Highway Patrol - Newhall Incident, California Highway Patrol - Mergers, California Highway Patrol - Media references

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The court levied taxes on the inhabitants of the kingdom, and voted on military expeditions. A formal vote for war would mobilize all the vassals of the kingdom. The court was the only judicial body for the nobles of the kingdom, hearing cases of murder, rape, assault, wardship, debt, recovery of slaves, sales and purchases of fiefs and horses, default of service, inheritance, and treason. Punishments included forfeiture of land and exile, or in extreme cases death. It was possible to escape punishment from the court by challenging all the a ...

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Haute Cour of Jerusalem, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Composition of the court, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Duties of the court, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Factions within the court, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - The Assise sur la ligece, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - The court in the 13th century, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Significance, Haute Cour of Jerusalem - Sources

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Co-tenants, irrespective of the type of tenancy, share certain rights to the property: Each tenant has an unrestricted right of access to the property. Where one co-tenant wrongfully excludes another from making use of the property, the excluded co-tenent can bring a cause of action for ouster, and may receive the fair rental value of the property for the time that he was dispossessed. Each tenant has a right to an accounting of profits made from the property. If the property generates income such a ...

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Concurrent estate, Concurrent estate - Rights and duties shared by all co-tenants, Concurrent estate - Tenancy in common, Concurrent estate - Destruction of a tenancy in common, Concurrent estate - Joint tenancy with right of survivorship, Concurrent estate - The four unities, Concurrent estate - Breaking a JTWROS, Concurrent estate - Effect of a mortgage, Concurrent estate - Tenancy by the entirety

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On 6 June 1944, Warspite took part in the Normandy Landings as part of the Eastern Task Force, firing on German positions to cover the landing at Sword Beach. She subsequently helped support the Americans on their beaches. She also helped support Gold Beach a few days later. Her guns worn out, she was soon sent to Rosyth to be regunned. On the way, she set off a magnetic mine, causing heavy damage, but made it to Rosyth safely. She received only partial repairs, enoug ...

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HMS Warspite 1913, HMS Warspite 1913 - Jutland, HMS Warspite 1913 - Armistice, HMS Warspite 1913 - Inter-war, HMS Warspite 1913 - Peace shattered, HMS Warspite 1913 - Indian Ocean, HMS Warspite 1913 - Return to the Mediterranean, HMS Warspite 1913 - The last duties, HMS Warspite 1913 - External link

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The current Duke of Kent carries out numerous duties for the monarchy, both military and civil. The present Duke of Kent has performed a number of state visits to Commonwealth nations on behalf of the Queen. He has also acted as Counsellor of State. His Royal Highness is the Grand Prior (or Grand Master) of the Order of St Michael and St George. He also attends the State Opening Parliament. He holds numerous other appointments in the military. The Duke of Kent holds the following subsidiary titles:

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Duke of Kent, Duke of Kent - History, Duke of Kent - Duties & Other Titles, Duke of Kent - Coat of Arms, Duke of Kent - Residence, Duke of Kent - The Dukes of Kent, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent First Creation 1710, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent and Strathearn 1799, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent Second Creation 1934, Duke of Kent - Future Dukes of Kent, Duke of Kent - Knights of the Garter, Duke of Kent - Earls of Kent, Duke of Kent - Dukes of Kent

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The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1st Battalion. The 1st Battalion (formerly the 33rd Regiment) returned to England in 1889 after a number of years stationed in India. In 1895, the Battalion deployed to Malta in the Mediterranean and returned home again in 1898. The 1st Battalion began the first year of the 20th century at war when it arrived in South Africa in 1900 as reinforcements for British forces fighting Boers in the Boer War. The Battalion took part in the Relief of Kimberley in February 1901 and ...

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The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Formation and name, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Duties of Empire 1881–1914, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - World War I 1914–1918, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Other battalions, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Inter-War 1919–1938, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - World War II 1939–1945, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1st Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Korean War 1952–1956, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - The Hook, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Post-Korean War 1956–2005, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Garrison duties, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Bosnia 1994–1995, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - 1995–2003, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Iraq 2003–2005, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - The future, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Battle honours, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Other information, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Regimental colours, The Duke of Wellington's Regiment - Victoria Cross recipients

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Princess Margaret began her royal duties at a very early age. She attended the silver jubilee of her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, aged 5 in 1935. She later attended her parents' coronation in 1937. Her first major royal tour occurred when she joined her parents and sister for a tour of South Africa in 1947. Her first solo tour was to the British colonies in the Caribbean in 1955. The Princess's main interests were welfare charities, music and ballet. She was President of the National Society and of the Royal Scottish So ...

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Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Early life, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Peter Townsend, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Marriage, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Royal duties, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Private life, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Later life, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Titles and honours, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Titles, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Honours, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - Honorary military appointments, Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon - External Link

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In July 2005, William carried out his first official engagements, representing Queen Elizabeth at World War II commemorations in New Zealand. In September of the same year, it was announced that William will become president of The Football Association in May 2006 and patron to the UK charity Centrepoint [1], which works with homeless young people. Centrepoint is the first organization to which William is patron. During his moth ...

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Prince William of Wales, Prince William of Wales - Birth and childhood, Prince William of Wales - Death of Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William of Wales - Education, Prince William of Wales - Royal duties and career, Prince William of Wales - Media, Prince William of Wales - Future, Prince William of Wales - Romances, Prince William of Wales - Style and arms, Prince William of Wales - Surname usage, Prince William of Wales - Notes

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Shenandoah departed Philadelphia on the 25th, keeping a sharp lookout for Confederate raider, Tacony, as she made her trial run to Boston to fill out her complement. On July 11, she sailed in search of Confederate raider, Florida, cruised off George's and Nantucket shoals, thence preceded toward Block Island and Cape Sable. She returned to Boston on 27 July and spent from 4 August to 8 September in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. On 12 September, she arrived off New In ...

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USS Shenandoah 1862, USS Shenandoah 1862 - Civil War Duty 1863 – 1865, USS Shenandoah 1862 - The Battle of Fort Fisher, USS Shenandoah 1862 - Service in South America and Asia 1865 – 1869, USS Shenandoah 1862 - Korea, USS Shenandoah 1862 - The European Station 1870 – 1874, USS Shenandoah 1862 - The South Atlantic 1879 – 1882, USS Shenandoah 1862 - Final Days 1883 - 1887

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In July 2005, William carried out his first official engagements, representing Queen Elizabeth at World War II commemorations in New Zealand. In September of the same year, it was announced that William will become president of The Football Association in May 2006 and patron to the UK charity Centrepoint [1], which works with homeless young people. Centrepoint is the first organization to which William is patron. During his moth ...

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Prince William of Wales, Prince William of Wales - Birth and childhood, Prince William of Wales - Sporting Accident, Prince William of Wales - Death of Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William of Wales - Education, Prince William of Wales - Royal duties and career, Prince William of Wales - Media, Prince William of Wales - Future, Prince William of Wales - Romances, Prince William of Wales - Style and arms, Prince William of Wales - Surname usage, Prince William of Wales - Notes

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