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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Monarchy_of_the_United_KingdomMonarchy of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

    The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the form of government used by the United Kingdom by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with their powers regulated by the British Constitution.

  3. www.royal.uk › the-role-of-the-monarchyThe role of the Monarchy | The Royal Family

    May 17, 2024 · In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.

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  5. time.com › 6213624What Does the British Monarchy Actually Do? | TIME

    Sep 15, 2022 · Unlike in the U.S., where the elected President acts as both the country’s head of state and its head of government, Britain’s parliamentary system splits those responsibilities between the...

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › Kings-and-Queens-ofList of British Monarchs | Kings and Queens of Britain ...

    The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. The reigning king or queen is the country’s head of state. All political power rests with the prime minister (the head of government) and the cabinet, and the monarch.

    Name
    Dynasty Or House
    Reign
    Egbert
    Saxon
    802–839
    Aethelwulf (Ethelwulf)
    Saxon
    839–856/858
    Aethelbald (Ethelbald)
    Saxon
    855/856–860
    Aethelberht (Ethelbert)
    Saxon
    860–865/866

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  7. www.royal.ukThe official website of the Royal Family | The Royal Family

    Discover the history, traditions and activities of the Royal Family, from their official engagements to their personal interests. Visit royal.uk, the official website of the Royal Family.

  8. www.history.com › news › what-is-the-queens-role-inWhat Is the Monarch's Role in British Government? | HISTORY

    Nov 17, 2020 · European History. What Is the Monarch’s Role in British Government? Gone are the days of absolute monarchy. Today, the ruler's duties are merely ceremonial. By: Stephen Wood. Updated: August 2,...

  9. consoc.org.uk › the-monarchyThe monarchy - The Constitution Society

    The United Kingdom (UK) is a democratic constitutional monarchy. What does this description mean? A monarchy is typically a system under which the head of state – the person formally at the summit of public life – inherits their office from their parents, holding it until they die (or perhaps retire), when it passes down to their heir.