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ruled against the plaintiffs, finding that the Queen's title was a matter of her own choice and prerogative. The Home Secretary told the House of Commons that monarchs since the Acts of Union had consistently used the higher of the English and Scottish ordinals, which in the applicable four cases has
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on personal income. Parliamentary grants to the sovereign are not treated as income as they are solely for official expenditure. Republicans estimate that the real cost of the monarchy, including security and potential income not claimed by the state, such as profits from the duchies of Lancaster and
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remained within the Union. In 1927, the United Kingdom changed its name to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, while the monarch's style for the next twenty years became "of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of
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The royal prerogative includes the powers to appoint and dismiss ministers, regulate the civil service, issue passports, declare war, make peace, direct the actions of the military, and negotiate and ratify treaties, alliances, and international agreements. However, a treaty cannot alter the domestic
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paid for the upkeep of the royal residences, and an annual Royal Travel Grant-in-Aid paid for travel. The Civil List covered most expenses, including those for staffing, state visits, public engagements, and official entertainment. Its size was fixed by Parliament every 10 years; any money saved was
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allow for regencies in the event of a monarch who is a minor or who is physically or mentally incapacitated. When a regency is necessary, the next qualified individual in the line of succession automatically becomes regent, unless they themselves are a minor or incapacitated. Special provisions were
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The Crown Estate is one of the largest property portfolios in the United Kingdom, with holdings of £15.6 billion in 2022. It is held in trust, and cannot be sold or owned by the sovereign in a private capacity. In modern times, the profits surrendered from the Crown Estate to the Treasury have
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poll showed that 68% of British people felt positively about the monarchy. The newspaper speculated that some of this may have been a reaction to the Queen's death, and said it showed dissatisfaction is higher among young people; 47% of people aged between 18 and 24 wanted the monarchy to continue,
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Although the royal prerogative is extensive and parliamentary approval is not formally required for its exercise, it is limited. Many Crown prerogatives have fallen out of use or have been permanently transferred to Parliament. For example, the sovereign cannot impose and collect new taxes; such an
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would inherit the Crown. Mary II died childless in 1694, leaving William III & II as the sole monarch. By 1700, a political crisis arose, as all of Anne's children had died, leaving her as the only individual left in the line of succession. Parliament was afraid that the former James II or his
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was the first king to rule over a unitary kingdom roughly corresponding to the present borders of England, though its constituent parts retained strong regional identities. The 11th century saw England become more stable, despite a number of wars with the Danes, which resulted in a Danish monarchy
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The sovereign has the power to appoint the prime minister. In accordance with unwritten constitutional conventions, the monarch appoints the individual who commands the support of the House of Commons, usually the leader of a party or coalition that has a majority in that House. The prime minister
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The sovereign is deemed the "fount of justice"; although the monarch does not personally rule in judicial cases, judicial functions are performed in his or her name. For instance, prosecutions are brought on the sovereign's behalf, and courts derive their authority from the Crown. The common law
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where no party or coalition holds a majority, the monarch has an increased degree of latitude in choosing the individual likely to command the most support, though it would usually be the leader of the largest party. Since 1945, there have only been three hung parliaments. The first followed the
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between England and France. His campaigns conquered much French territory, but by 1374, all the gains had been lost. Edward's reign was also marked by the further development of Parliament, which came to be divided into two Houses; he died in 1377, leaving the Crown to his 10-year-old grandson
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is used; for example, Queen Victoria is not known as "Victoria I", and ordinals are not used for English monarchs who reigned before the Norman conquest of England. The question of whether numbering for British monarchs is based on previous English or Scottish monarchs was raised in 1953 when
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affirmed parliamentary supremacy and declared that the English people held certain rights, including freedom from taxes imposed without parliamentary consent. The Bill of Rights required future monarchs to be Protestants and provided that, after any children of William and Mary, Mary's sister
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There are more than 160 laws granting express immunity to the sovereign or their property in various respects. For example, the sovereign is exempt from anti-discrimination legislation and other workers' rights, health and safety, or pensions laws, as well as numerous taxes, and environmental
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in the chamber of the House of Lords, outlining the Government's legislative agenda. Prorogation usually occurs about one year after a session begins, and formally concludes the session. Dissolution ends a parliamentary term, and is followed by a general election for all seats in the House of
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gave Wilson a small majority. The monarch could in theory unilaterally dismiss the prime minister, but in practice, the prime minister's term nowadays comes to an end only by electoral defeat, death, or resignation. The last monarch to remove the prime minister was
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Alexander III's death in a riding accident in 1286 precipitated a major succession crisis. Scottish leaders appealed to King Edward I of England for help in determining who was the rightful heir. Edward chose Alexander's three-year-old Norwegian granddaughter,
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A commentary on the treatises entered into between his Britannic majesty, and his most faithful majesty ... his catholic majesty ... and ... the king of the Netherlands ... for the purpose of preventing their subjects from engaging in any illicit traffic in
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At first, every member of the Commonwealth retained the same monarch as the United Kingdom, but when the Dominion of India became a republic in 1950, it would no longer share in a common monarchy. Instead, the British monarch was acknowledged as
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The monarchy thus ceased to be an exclusively British institution, although it is often still referred to as "British" for legal and historical reasons and for convenience. The monarch became separately monarch of the United Kingdom,
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allows civil lawsuits against the Crown in its public capacity (that is, lawsuits against the government), but not lawsuits against the monarch personally. The sovereign exercises the "prerogative of mercy", which is used to
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The relationship between the Commonwealth realms is such that any change to the laws governing succession to the shared throne requires the unanimous consent of all the realms. Succession is governed by statutes such as the
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of the Scottish Parliament. However, as a result of this elective element, the rival dynastic lines clashed, often violently. From 942 to 1005, seven consecutive monarchs were either murdered or killed in battle. In 1005,
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to be king. Edward proceeded to treat Balliol as a vassal and tried to exert influence over Scotland. In 1295, when Balliol renounced his allegiance to England, Edward I invaded. During the first ten years of the ensuing
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action requires the authorisation of an Act of Parliament. According to a parliamentary report, "The Crown cannot invent new prerogative powers", and Parliament can override any prerogative power by passing legislation.
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to depose the king. William obliged, arriving in England on 5 November 1688 to great public support. Faced with the defection of many of his Protestant officials, James fled the realm and William and Mary (rather than
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exceeded the Sovereign Grant. For example, the Crown Estate produced £312.7 million in the financial year 2021–22, whereas the Sovereign Grant for the monarch was £86.3 million during the same period.
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survey of roughly 1,700 UK people found that 64% thought that the country should continue to have a monarchy, though that was lower than the 67% in September 2022 around the time of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
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After Anne's accession, the problem of succession re-emerged. The Scottish Parliament, infuriated that the English Parliament did not consult them on the choice of Sophia's family as the next heirs, passed the
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is "Charles the third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith". The title
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is "Quarterly, I and IV Gules three lions passant guardant in pale Or ; II Or a lion rampant within a double tressure flory-counter-flory Gules ; III Azure a harp Or stringed Argent ". The supporters are
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compared to 86% aged 65 and over. In May 2022, before the Queen's death, the newspaper reported that polling showed 33% of those aged between 18 and 24 wanted the monarchy to continue. In January 2023, a
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been the English ordinal. The prime minister confirmed this practice but noted that "neither The Queen nor her advisers could seek to bind their successors". Future monarchs will apply this policy.
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The reigns of most of the Angevin monarchs were marred by civil strife and conflicts between the monarch and the nobility. Henry II faced rebellions from his own sons, including the future monarchs
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Though Catholics are prohibited from succeeding and are deemed "naturally dead" for succession purposes, the disqualification does not extend to the individual's legitimate Protestant descendants.
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Robert's efforts to control Scotland culminated in success and Scottish independence was acknowledged in 1328. However, only one year later, Robert died and was succeeded by his five-year-old son,
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In Scotland, as in England, monarchies emerged after the withdrawal of the Roman Empire from Great Britain in the early fifth century. The three groups that lived in Scotland at this time were the
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Charles II's reign was marked by the development of the first modern political parties in England. Charles had no legitimate children and was due to be succeeded by his Roman Catholic brother,
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as a symbol of the free association of its independent member states. The United Kingdom and fourteen other independent sovereign states that share the same person as their monarch are called
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maintained polls from 2002 to 2007 showed that around 70–80% of the British public supported the continuation of the monarchy. In September 2022, shortly after the death of Elizabeth II,
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gave complete self-government to the Dominions, effectively creating a system whereby a single monarch operated independently in each separate Dominion. The concept was solidified by the
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as first required by the Bill of Rights, and an oath that they will "maintain and preserve" the Church of Scotland settlement as required by the Act of Union. The monarch is usually
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under one monarch – James I & VI became the first monarch to style himself "King of Great Britain" in 1604 – they remained two separate kingdoms. James I & VI's successor,
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With a further series of battles and deposings, five of Malcolm's sons as well as one of his brothers successively became king. Eventually, the Crown came to his youngest son,
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began the process of reducing the English monarch's political powers. In the 16th century, English and Scottish monarchs played a central role in what became the religious
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as his heiress. Jane's reign, however, lasted only nine days; with tremendous popular support, Mary deposed her and declared herself the lawful sovereign. Mary I married
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continued his father's policies by subduing influential noblemen but he was killed in an accident at the age of thirty, and a council of regents again assumed power.
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was marked by great cultural change, technological progress, and the establishment of the United Kingdom as one of the world's foremost powers. In recognition of
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for "Great Charter") to guarantee the rights and liberties of the nobility. Soon afterwards, further disagreements plunged England into a civil war known as the
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In 1513 James IV launched an invasion of England, attempting to take advantage of the absence of the English King Henry VIII. His forces met with disaster at
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The phrase 'Crown in Parliament' is used to describe the British legislature, which consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
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to take possession of Ireland as a feudal territory nominally under papal overlordship. The Pope wanted the English monarch to annex Ireland and bring the
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ascended the throne having killed many rivals. He continued to ruthlessly eliminate opposition, and when he died in 1034 he was succeeded by his grandson,
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Estimates of Queen Elizabeth II's wealth varied, depending on whether assets owned by her personally or held in trust for the nation were included.
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John's reign was marked by conflict with the barons, particularly over the limits of royal power. In 1215, the barons coerced the king into issuing
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to the Scots). The expansion of Scottish dominions continued over the next two centuries, as other territories such as Strathclyde were absorbed.
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Scottish nationalists challenged the Queen's use of "Elizabeth II", on the grounds that there had never been an "Elizabeth I" in Scotland. In
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During a temporary physical infirmity or an absence from the kingdom, the sovereign may temporarily delegate some of his or her functions to
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and their portrait in government buildings. The Sovereign is further both mentioned in and the subject of songs, loyal toasts, and salutes. "
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from 1629 to 1640, unilaterally levying taxes and adopting controversial religious policies (many of which were offensive to the Scottish
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The monarch takes little direct part in government. The authority to use the sovereign's formal powers is almost all delegated, either by
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Mary, a Roman Catholic, reigned during a period of great religious upheaval in Scotland. As a result of the efforts of reformers such as
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Norman possessions in the 12th century, including England (1066–1485, not always in personal union with Normandy), Normandy (911–1204),
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and dissolve Parliament. Each parliamentary session begins with the sovereign's summons. The new parliamentary session is marked by the
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arose; the "Petitioners", who supported exclusion, became the Whig Party, whereas the "Abhorrers", who opposed exclusion, became the
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undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. Although formally the monarch has authority over the
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That part of the government's executive authority which remains theoretically and nominally vested in the sovereign is known as the
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The Civil War culminated in the execution of the king in 1649, the overthrow of the English monarchy, and the establishment of the
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seized power. Richard was deposed, imprisoned, and eventually murdered, probably by starvation, and Henry became king as Henry IV.
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grew, partly on account of negative publicity associated with the royal family (for instance, immediately following the death of
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for each realm. Although the term is rarely used today, the fifteen Commonwealth realms are, with respect to their monarch, in
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Elizabeth I's death in 1603 ended Tudor rule in England. Since she had no children, she was succeeded by the Scottish monarch
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in Edinburgh. The monarch stays at Holyrood for at least one week each year, and when visiting Scotland on state occasions.
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Wales – which had been conquered centuries earlier, but had remained a separate dominion – was annexed to England under the
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When an individual ascends the throne, it is expected they will reign until death. The only voluntary abdication, that of
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produced only one surviving child, a daughter, led the monarch to break from the Roman Catholic Church and establish the
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Debrett's Correct Form: An Inclusive Guide to Everything from Drafting Wedding Invitations to Addressing an Archbishop
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carried forward to the next 10-year period. From 2012, the Civil List and Grants-in-Aid were replaced with a single
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magazine estimated her wealth at US$ 450 million in 2010, but no official figure was available. In 1993, the
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The sovereign's role as a constitutional monarch is largely limited to non-partisan functions, such as granting
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kingdom. Diarmait asked Henry II for help, gaining a group of Anglo-Norman aristocrats and adventurers, led by
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Until 1760, the monarch met all official expenses from hereditary revenues, which included the profits of the
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temporarily removed the sovereign's authority to dissolve Parliament, however, this power was restored by the
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The sovereign is, however, entitled to comment on drafts of laws that would directly affect the monarchy
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from criminal prosecution or arrest, as well as from civil actions, and their property is not subject to
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is traditionally viewed as the first king of a united Scotland (known as Scotia to writers in Latin, or
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identified the monarchy in 1867 as the "dignified part" rather than the "efficient part" of government.
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for British interests and values abroad, increasing tourism at home, and promoting charities throughout
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from succession to the throne. In 1707, the kingdoms of England and Scotland were merged to create the
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and continued its growth into a major world power by building its navy and exploring the New World.
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holds that the sovereign "can do no wrong", and so cannot be prosecuted for criminal offences. The
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laws of the United Kingdom; an Act of Parliament is necessary in such cases. The sovereign is the
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was defeated in a battle against rebellious Scottish earls in 1488, leading to another boy-king:
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Commons. If not dissolved sooner, Parliaments are automatically dissolved after five years.
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Beginning in the 16th century, the monarch was the nominal head of what came to be the vast
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Powers independent of government are legally granted to other public bodies by statute or
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in 1965, but this was not recognised internationally. Declared itself a republic in 1970.
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Brock, Michael (September 2004; online edition, January 2008). "William IV (1765–1837)".
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to differentiate the British monarch from foreign rulers. The monarch chooses his or her
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and his own reign, the power of the monarchy declined, and by the time of his successor,
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Cornwall and rent of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, is £334 million a year.
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is a similar estate held in trust to meet the expenses of the monarch's eldest son. The
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and invaded, forcing de Clare and the other Anglo-Norman aristocrats in Ireland and the
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into line with Rome, despite this process already being underway in Ireland by 1155. An
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The Queen's Other Realms: The Crown and Its Legacy in Australia, Canada and New Zealand
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Select Committee on Soft Power and the UK's Influence, House of Lords (14 March 2014).
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The union of Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom occurred in 1801 under
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Corbett, P.E. (1940), "The Status of the British Commonwealth in International Law",
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From 1811 to 1820, George III suffered a severe bout of what is now believed to be
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Early Scottish monarchs did not inherit the Crown directly; instead, the custom of
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and government authority – their profile, for instance, appears on
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King Henry VII then neutralised the remaining Yorkist forces, partly by marrying
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High Court of Australia: Sue v Hill HCA 30; 23 June 1999; S179/1998 and B49/1998
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with the British monarchy from 1714 to 1837. (Orange; borders shown 1814–1866.)
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revoked the grant, but Parliament passed a law authorising its continued use.
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did not have a majority, they were the largest party. The second followed the
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on the throne and gave the French an opportunity to overthrow English rule.
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agreed to surrender the hereditary revenues of the Crown in return for the
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recognised Scottish control of the Western Isles and other disputed areas.
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In 1714, Queen Anne was succeeded by her second cousin, and Sophia's son,
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in 1876. However, her reign was also marked by increased support for the
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granted his request as Heath had already failed to form a coalition. The
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takes office by attending the monarch in a private audience, and after "
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Clare, Richard fitz Gilbert de, second earl of Pembroke (c. 1130–1176)"
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England and Scotland were united as the Kingdom of Great Britain under
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raids and settlement in the ninth century, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of
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resigned following his failure to form a coalition. Although Wilson's
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inspectors cannot enter the sovereign's property without permission.
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was added to the British monarch's titles between 1876 and 1948. The
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PASC Publishes Government Defence of its Sweeping Prerogative Powers
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The sovereign is known as "His Majesty" or "Her Majesty". The form "
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newspaper, asserted a constitutional convention: according to the
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Royal coats of arms used in Scotland (right) and elsewhere (left)
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The Impossible Office? The History of the British Prime Minister
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David II died childless in 1371 and was succeeded by his nephew
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Brock, Michael (September 2004; online edition, January 2008).
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estimated Elizabeth II's personal wealth at £350 million.
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said estimates of £100 million were "grossly overstated".
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Before a bill passed by the legislative Houses can become law,
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of the Empire into separate, self-governing countries within a
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of the English kingdom. The Anglo-Normans also established the
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The Sovereign Grant Act 2011 (Change of Percentage) Order 2017
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While the sovereign also appoints and may dismiss every other
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Ives, E. W. (September 2004; online edition, January 2008).
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The unpopularity of Henry VI's counsellors and his consort,
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Post-Brexit United Kingdom relations with the European Union
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as to the government of the UK. The sovereign appoints the
3026:" (or, alternatively, "God Save the Queen") is the British 2854: 2287: 360:, further curtailed the power of the monarchy and excluded 233:"—this power may only be used according to laws enacted in 8977:, Official website of the British Monarchy, archived from 7843:, Official website of the British Monarchy, archived from 7793:, Official website of the British Monarchy, archived from 7746:, Official website of the British Monarchy, archived from 7133:
Scott, F.R. (January 1944), "The End of Dominion Status",
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in Aberdeenshire are privately owned by the royal family.
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George V's death in 1936 was followed by the accession of
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was made during the long reign of William IV's successor,
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The monarch's official flag in the United Kingdom is the
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Henry II took the Lordship of Ireland in the 12th century
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She-Wolves: the Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth
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Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions
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Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership
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Results and analysis: General election, 10 October 1974
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had to rule the country; the monarch, Robert III's son
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Henry IV was the grandson of Edward III and the son of
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are made to the Sovereign and their lawful successors.
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The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy
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in the United Kingdom. The design (left) features the
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would succeed him. Henry accordingly became the first
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Henry VIII raised it to a kingdom in the 16th century
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Church of England clerics who challenged his policies
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to succeed, and therefore drew up a will designating
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Edward III claimed the French Crown, setting off the
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Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
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2. Recognised by at least one United Nations member.
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A Vision of Britain: A Personal View of Architecture
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A parliamentary effort to exclude James from the 3696:led the barons in another rebellion, beginning the 9334: 8693: 8691: 8292:Royal Finances: Privy Purse and Duchy of Lancaster 8268:, Duchy of Lancaster, 18 July 2011, archived from 7487: 7440: 7393: 7346: 7233: 7187: 7168:R v Foreign Secretary; Ex parte Indian Association 5908: 5875: 5106:Like the Crown Estate, the land and assets of the 4074:. The reigns of both Robert II and his successor, 3306:Summons, prorogation and dissolution of Parliament 1096:2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies 159: 8640: 8638: 8603: 3984:, who was killed himself in 1057 by Duncan's son 3007:. The monarch's image is used to signify British 1687:Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom 268:The British monarchy traces its origins from the 15426: 15409:3. Not recognised by any United Nations members. 9270:Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy 7828: 7618:, 14–16 December 2007, p. 9, archived from 5559:Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in Scotland 5233:The sovereign's official residence in London is 4943:His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936 4597:. In June 1948 George VI relinquished the title 4007:, the longest-reigning King of Scots before the 3594:secured Wessex, achieved dominance over western 3394:The sovereign has a similar relationship to the 14265:Prince of Wales's Intelligence Community Awards 13746:Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces 9069: 8688: 7928:Union with Scotland Act 1706 (c.11), Article II 7563:"Polls reveal big rise in support for monarchy" 7008: 6961: 6949: 6937: 6901: 6820: 6804: 6727: 6699: 6671: 6563: 6551: 6054:"Constitutional Reform Act 2005: Section 3" 5804:"Queen was Britain's ultimate brand ambassador" 4767: 4299: 9134:The Lives of the Kings & Queens of England 8663: 8635: 7766:, The Archbishop of Canterbury, archived from 6426:Durkin, Mary; Gay, Oonagh (21 December 2005), 6091:"The royal prerogative and ministerial advice" 5873: 5705:Involvement of the British monarchy in slavery 3992:, Malcolm ascended the throne as Malcolm III. 3837:, in 1485, when Richard III was killed in the 3332:Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 1112:Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 14719: 14108:The Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health 13590: 13305: 11697: 11251: 9700: 9676: 9320: 8863:Historical Dictionary of the British Monarchy 8531: 7943:Union with England Act 1707 (c.7), Article II 7539:, Britannia Internet Magazine, archived from 6374:Brief overview – Government of Wales Act 2006 6097:. House of Commons Library Research Briefing. 5245:, an annual race meeting that is part of the 4977:2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 4833:and he or she holds the power to appoint the 3179:curtailed the sovereign's governmental power. 2960: 206:. The monarch since 8 September 2022 is King 198:. The term may also refer to the role of the 9009:The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens 7498:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7451:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7404:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7357:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7244:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7198:(online ed.). Oxford University Press. 7050:, Government of Nova Scotia, 11 October 2001 5910:"Our picture of Her Majesty will never fade" 5412: 4829:. The monarch takes an oath to preserve the 4546:were subordinate to the United Kingdom. The 3871:. Henry VIII's son and successor, the young 2983:Ministerial folder with the monarch's emblem 2518:Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2445:South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2414:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 245:, is limited to functions such as bestowing 13893:Prince of Wales v Associated Newspapers Ltd 11669:Rhodesia unilaterally declared independence 9714: 8417:, Official web site of the British Monarchy 8295:, Official web site of the British Monarchy 8236: 6377:, Welsh Assembly Government, archived from 6351:UK Politics: Dewar appointed First Minister 5752:Pegg, David; Evans, Rob (7 February 2021). 5462: 5450: 5440: 5349:" appears in international treaties and on 4749:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 4399:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 3382: 1122:Senedd constituencies and electoral regions 427:. The monarch is also head of state of the 374:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 14726: 14712: 14638:Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World 13597: 13583: 13312: 13298: 11704: 11690: 11258: 11244: 9707: 9693: 9327: 9313: 8822:. Official web site of the British Monarch 8495:"Tax Report Leaves Queen's Wealth in Dark" 8117:, Official website of the British Monarchy 8014:, Official website of the British Monarchy 8011:Queen and Government: Counsellors of State 7870:, Official website of the British Monarchy 7323:, Commonwealth Secretariat, archived from 6507: 6435:, House of Commons Library, archived from 5567:When the monarch is not in residence, the 5357:, not necessarily his or her first name – 4601:, although remaining head of state of the 4378:, although the title was not then in use. 3618:William was succeeded by two of his sons: 3426:, if it is deemed unconstitutional by the 3103:, which is technically a committee of the 2967: 2953: 2065:Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties 2003:Measure of the National Assembly for Wales 280:, which consolidated into the kingdoms of 14380:Charles: The Private Man, the Public Role 13736:Supreme Governor of the Church of England 9248:. Clarendon Law. Oxford University Press. 8754:A brief history of Historic Royal Palaces 8541:inflation figures are based on data from 5751: 4985:Supreme Governor of the Church of England 4949:, who fled into exile in 1688 during the 4164:". Although England and Scotland were in 4113:. Once again, a regency was established. 4015:. Alexander II, as well as his successor 3590:emerged as the dominant English kingdom. 3526:History of monarchy in the United Kingdom 3443:convicted offenders or reduce sentences. 3130:, which by constitution and statute have 1441:European Parliament elections (1979–2019) 296:also gradually came under the control of 237:and within constraints of convention and 13319: 9207:The Queen: Elizabeth II and the Monarchy 8940: 8938: 8757:, Historic Royal Palaces, archived from 8728:Official website of the British Monarchy 8703:Official website of the British Monarchy 8675:Official website of the British Monarchy 8650:Official website of the British Monarchy 8618:Official website of the British Monarchy 8265:Accounts, Annual Reports and Investments 7979: 7890:Girls Equal in British throne succession 7438: 7391: 7276: 7274: 7170:(1982). QB 892 at 928; as referenced in 6742:"The coronation: history and ceremonial" 6739: 6088: 5789:Persuasion and Power in the Modern World 5715:List of leaders of dependent territories 5491: 5215: 5204: 4866: 4521: 4407: 4341: 4303: 4139: 3702: 3565: 3484:Sovereign immunity § United Kingdom 3170: 3126:Judicial power is vested in the various 2978: 178:, is the form of government used by the 14734:Heads of state and government of Europe 14470:Charles and Diana: Unhappily Ever After 14441:Charles & Diana: A Royal Love Story 14113:The Prince's School of Traditional Arts 9252: 9243: 9229:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9201: 9179: 9174:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9156:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9123:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9115:"Mac Murchada, Diarmait (c. 1110–1171)" 9055:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 9037: 9025: 8525: 8492: 8466: 8380: 8378: 8312: 7913:Act of Settlement 1700(c.2), Article II 7536:Can the Windsors survive Diana's death? 7495:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7448:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7401:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7354:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7241:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7231: 7195:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 7182: 7105: 6298:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 6188: 6176: 6145: 6143: 6141: 6132: 6076: 5695:Family tree of the British royal family 3999:. David was succeeded by his grandsons 3428:Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 3310:The sovereign has the power to summon, 3190:Royal prerogative in the United Kingdom 15427: 14449:The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana 13751:Head of the Armed Forces (New Zealand) 11739:List of current non-sovereign monarchs 9234: 9185:The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II 9128: 9091: 9060: 9003: 8859: 8833: 8778: 8699:"Royal Residences: St. James's Palace" 8175: 8173: 8107: 8105: 7686: 7313: 7311: 7032: 7020: 6996: 6925: 6913: 6889: 6868: 6856: 6844: 6832: 6816: 6788: 6776: 6715: 6711: 6687: 6675: 6659: 6647: 6635: 6623: 6611: 6599: 6587: 6575: 6313: 5161:, and since 1993 the monarch has paid 4969:male-preference cognatic primogeniture 4699:Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke 4620: 4502:, changed "Saxe-Coburg and Gotha" to " 4463:. As a woman, Victoria could not rule 4254:invited James II & VII's daughter 3778:; hence, his dynasty was known as the 2488:Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute 438: 14707: 13578: 13293: 11969: 11685: 11239: 10812: 9688: 9675: 9308: 8950:, The Royal Household, archived from 8935: 8813: 8730:, The Royal Household, archived from 8620:, The Royal Household, archived from 8592:from the original on 10 November 2020 8542: 7658: 7560: 7532: 7344: 7280: 7271: 7135:American Journal of International Law 7132: 7080: 6754:from the original on 11 October 2022. 6155:, UK Parliament, 2002, archived from 5906: 5874:Montague-Smith, Patrick, ed. (1979). 4912:The king is dead, long live the king! 4874:, heir apparent to the British throne 4726:Supreme Head of the Church of England 3948:in Argyll and the southern Hebrides. 3477: 3340:feature of the parliamentary calendar 3318:, during which the monarch reads the 3115:and other Crown Servants such as the 2833:United Kingdom and the United Nations 2478:British Overseas Territories Act 2002 411:and his successors adopted the title 15460:Heads of state of the United Kingdom 13338:Royal dukedoms in the United Kingdom 9264: 8375: 8325:from the original on 5 November 2017 8031: 7763:Roles and Responsibilities: Overview 7659:Smith, Matthew (16 September 2022). 7485: 6792: 6764: 6459: 6419: 6138: 5923:from the original on 10 January 2022 5547:Royal Standard of the United Kingdom 5066:Finances of the British royal family 4498:in 1901. In 1917, the next monarch, 4442:William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne 4374:, who is often considered the first 4231:and Charles II returned to Britain. 3898: 3398:governments of Scotland, Wales, and 3183: 2553:British National (Overseas) passport 2498:Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute 2460:British Overseas Territories citizen 1954:2011 referendum on law-making powers 1850:Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly 8918:, 15 April 1953, vol. 514, col. 199 8313:Osborne, Hilary (5 November 2017), 8170: 8102: 8032:Ward, Victoria (9 September 2022), 7687:Serhan, Yasmeen (10 January 2023). 7308: 7086:The High Court and the Constitution 6740:Tarrance, David (18 October 2022). 6089:Torrance, David (24 October 2023). 6021:The Monarchy Today: Queen and State 5801: 5013:made for Queen Elizabeth II by the 4774:republicanism in the United Kingdom 4136:Personal union and republican phase 3530: 3338:was unaffected, which is a regular 3278:was appointed prime minister after 1547:Northern Ireland Assembly elections 604:Republicanism in the United Kingdom 356:, and its Scottish counterpart the 13: 14404:Charles R: The Making of a Monarch 14388:Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work 11734:List of current sovereign monarchs 8902:, 3 March 1953, vol. 512, col. 251 8493:Darnton, John (12 February 1993), 8444:. 30 December 2012. Archived from 7533:Seely, Robert (5 September 1997), 7392:Flanagan, M. T. (September 2004). 7232:Matthew, H.C.G. (September 2004). 6519: 6462:"Mystery lifted on Queen's powers" 5882:. London: Futura. pp. 13–14. 5528:, which depicts the Royal Arms in 5508:in the first and fourth quarters, 5404:coat of arms of the United Kingdom 5398:Coat of arms of the United Kingdom 5138:, which includes artworks and the 4722:had broken with the Church of Rome 4530:During the twentieth century, the 4517: 4514:, an independent nation, in 1922. 4494:, became the first monarch of the 3928:north of the Forth and Clyde, the 3813:and killing the Lancastrian heir, 2989:Constitution of the United Kingdom 14: 15471: 15310:Sovereign Military Order of Malta 14980:Sovereign Military Order of Malta 14396:Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute 13529:Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale 13524:Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn 9288: 8390:, Royal Household, archived from 7965:Baby destined to become a monarch 7638:Poll respondents back UK monarchy 7345:Sayer, Jane E. (September 2004). 7108:University of Toronto Law Journal 7092:: Federation Press. p. 314. 4863:Coronation of the British monarch 4805: 4265:James II & VII's Catholic son 4048:, Scotland had no monarch, until 3551:Queen of England (disambiguation) 3238:Appointment of the prime minister 3128:judiciaries of the United Kingdom 3107:. They have the direction of the 1732:Greater London Authority Act 1999 288:by the 10th century. England was 15440:Government of the United Kingdom 14412:Charles III: The Coronation Year 14118:King Charles III Charitable Fund 13904:2022 State Opening of Parliament 13840:Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh 13822:Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 13691:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 13534:Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh 13509:Duke of Connaught and Strathearn 12252:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 11407:Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9450:Head of the British Armed Forces 8965: 8921: 8905: 8887: 8866:. Scarecrow Press. p. 392. 8853: 8814:Berry, Ciara (15 January 2016). 8807: 8784: 8745: 8716: 8564: 8511: 8486: 8467:Serafin, Tatiana (7 July 2010). 8460: 8428: 8405: 8336: 8306: 8283: 8256: 8230: 8203: 8144: 8137:Royal funding changes become law 8128: 8077: 8051: 7287:. Federation Press. p. 41. 5802:Hay, George (9 September 2022). 5679: 5665: 5651: 5637: 5615: 5610:Union Flag of the United Kingdom 5603: 5552: 5540: 5334:, particularly for his book the 5229:List of British royal residences 5074:(the royal property portfolio). 5050:Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh 5019:Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 4963:Succession to the Crown Act 2013 4957:Restrictions by sex and religion 4899:(1630–1714), a granddaughter of 4859:Succession to the British throne 4679:Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid 4641: 4629: 4270:James's overthrow, known as the 4156:, who was the great-grandson of 4037:13 rival claimants to the throne 3869:Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 3776:John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster 3087:Executive power is exercised by 2922: 2909: 2891: 2876: 947: 849: 819: 787: 661: 631: 560: 535: 462: 391:recognised the evolution of the 340:. Following the installation of 243:Head of the British Armed Forces 204:UK's broader political structure 65: 46: 14678:Prince Charles stream tree frog 13604: 13504:Duke of Clarence and St Andrews 11729:Imperial, royal and noble ranks 10815:Countries of the United Kingdom 9915:Countries of the United Kingdom 8085:"Counsellors of State Act 2022" 8025: 8002: 7956: 7904: 7881: 7858: 7781: 7743:Queen and the Church of England 7734: 7708: 7680: 7652: 7554: 7526: 7479: 7432: 7385: 7338: 7225: 7176: 7074: 7061: 7038: 6967: 6874: 6810: 6782: 6733: 6705: 6665: 6480: 6460:Dyer, Clare (21 October 2003), 6453: 6392: 6365: 6342: 6319: 6290: 6263: 6238: 6213: 6182: 6101: 6082: 6046: 6009: 5985: 5959: 5934: 5369:did not use their first names. 5336:Defence of the Seven Sacraments 4661:In 1155 the only English Pope, 4190:organised rebellion in Scotland 4052:declared himself king in 1306. 3920:Government in medieval Scotland 3905:Scottish queen (disambiguation) 3537:History of the English monarchy 3328:Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 2838:United Nations Security Council 518:Other constitutional principles 15435:Monarchy of the United Kingdom 13995:State and official visits made 11711: 9910:Counties of the United Kingdom 9336:Monarchy in the United Kingdom 8796:, Archontology, 18 August 2007 8387:The Royal Residences: Overview 8215:, Crown Estate, archived from 8114:Royal Finances: The Civil List 7561:Grice, Andrew (9 April 2002), 7486:Ives, E. W. (September 2004). 5900: 5867: 5846: 5821: 5795: 5780: 5771: 5745: 5732: 5720:Politics of the United Kingdom 5481:, from which fly the flags of 5445:" (an abbreviated form of the 5309:Style of the British sovereign 4675:all-island kingship of Ireland 4496:House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 3713:parts of Africa around Tripoli 3272:February 1974 general election 3230:and ambassadors, and receives 3072:is exercised by the King, the 2374:British Indian Ocean Territory 1919:Act of the Scottish Parliament 1717:English votes for English laws 1697:Council of Nations and Regions 456:Politics of the United Kingdom 324:, and the English king became 210:, who inherited the throne on 174:, commonly referred to as the 172:monarchy of the United Kingdom 1: 14128:Turquoise Mountain Foundation 14098:The Prince's Countryside Fund 13499:Duke of Clarence and Avondale 9272:(Revised ed.). Pimlico. 9136:. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 9033:. Cambridge University Press. 8996: 8671:"The Palace of Holyroodhouse" 7071:, 2003 CanLII 41404 (ON S.C.) 7009:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6962:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6950:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6938:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6902:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6821:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6805:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6728:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6700:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6672:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6564:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6552:Cannon & Griffiths (1988) 6221:"State Opening of Parliament" 5993:"Crown Appointments Act 1661" 5200: 4852: 4046:Wars of Scottish Independence 4019:, attempted to take over the 3650:and the first monarch of the 2493:Gibraltar sovereignty dispute 1924:Scottish statutory instrument 1499:Scottish Parliament elections 985:Justices of the Supreme Court 14221:(official, Northern Ireland) 14140:The Prince's May Day Network 13810:Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 11744:List of monarchy referendums 10682:Universal basic income (UBI) 8469:"The World's Richest Royals" 8237:Emma.Goodey (29 June 2022). 7790:Queen and Church of Scotland 7641:, BBC News, 28 December 2007 7519:UK public library membership 7472:UK public library membership 7425:UK public library membership 7378:UK public library membership 7265:UK public library membership 7219:UK public library membership 5907:Aslet, Clive (21 May 2014), 5038:Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 4768:Modern status and popularity 4743:In 1800, as a result of the 4444:, and appointed a Tory, Sir 4300:After the 1707 Acts of Union 4294:Sophia, Electress of Hanover 3932:in the south, including the 3488:The sovereign is personally 3352:, writing pseudonymously to 2758:politics of Northern Ireland 1960:Government of Wales Act 1998 1092:UK Parliament constituencies 433:British Overseas Territories 231:His/Her Majesty's Government 7: 14350:Royal address to the nation 14063:Mutton Renaissance Campaign 14033:State Opening of Parliament 13834:Prince Andrew, Duke of York 13549:Duke of Kent and Strathearn 10687:Water supply and sanitation 10386:Weapons of mass destruction 10371:His Majesty's Naval Service 9077:. Oxford University Press. 9073:; Griffiths, Ralph (1988). 9029:(2001). Smith, Paul (ed.). 8239:"Financial reports 2021–22" 8140:, BBC News, 18 October 2011 7893:, BBC News, 28 October 2011 7047:Statute of Westminster 1931 6331:, BBC News, 24 January 2006 5630: 5194:Sunday Times Rich List 2020 5059: 5042:Prince Andrew, Duke of York 4707:major Irish kings and lords 4677:had been created in 854 by 4552:Statute of Westminster 1931 4548:Balfour Declaration of 1926 3334:. The sovereign's power of 3316:State Opening of Parliament 3063:State Opening of Parliament 2368:British Antarctic Territory 1692:Legislative consent motions 834:The Lord McFall of Alcluith 389:Balfour Declaration of 1926 10: 15476: 13615:King of the United Kingdom 10782:Stereotypes of the British 9045:. Oxford University Press. 7281:Boyce, Peter John (2008). 7090:Annandale, New South Wales 6514:Halsbury's Laws of England 5829:"Charities and Patronages" 5583:, whereas in Scotland the 5453:In my defens God me defend 5395: 5380:MacCormick v Lord Advocate 5306: 5226: 5063: 4997: 4993: 4960: 4856: 4709:to recognise him as their 4654: 4526:The British Empire in 1921 4455:The final transition to a 4395:American Revolutionary War 4315: 4194:Wars of the Three Kingdoms 4184:). His attempt to enforce 4122:Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley 3909: 3902: 3692:. Later in Henry's reign, 3555: 3540: 3534: 3523: 3519: 3481: 3454:, appoints members of the 3436:Crown Proceedings Act 1947 3404:First Minister of Scotland 3368:resulting general election 3350:Sir Alan "Tommy" Lascelles 3187: 2808:UK–EU withdrawal agreement 338:Wars of the Three Kingdoms 17: 15399: 15379: 15348: 15080: 15069: 15049: 15018: 14750: 14739: 14686: 14660: 14611: 14595: 14552: 14422: 14363: 14342: 14333: 14287: 14250: 14193: 14160: 14153: 14078:Business in the Community 14053: 13972: 13927:Proclamation of accession 13917: 13909:2022 royal tour of Canada 13855: 13784: 13714: 13626: 13612: 13476: 13346: 13325: 13156: 13065: 12779: 12542: 12476: 12288: 12279: 12175: 12157: 12089: 12004: 11962: 11894: 11808: 11752: 11719: 11663:Annexed by Canada in 1949 11658: 11450: 11277: 11197: 11098: 10999: 10947:First Minister and deputy 10912: 10825: 10821: 10808: 10804: 10705: 10545: 10536: 10494: 10411: 10402: 10361: 10302: 10171: 10167: 10158: 10020: 9948: 9900: 9896: 9887: 9820: 9732: 9723: 9682: 9677:Links to related articles 9598: 9540: 9514: 9473: 9420: 9342: 8724:"Ambassadors credentials" 8522:, p. 1, 11 June 1971 6702:, pp. 194, 265, 309. 6401:Northern Ireland Act 1998 5710:Law in the United Kingdom 5431:Honi soit qui mal y pense 5423:bearing the motto of the 5326:first granted the title " 5283:Other residences include 4732:to change his title from 4681:. His last successor was 4174:ruling without Parliament 3916:List of Scottish monarchs 3725:Principality of Tarragona 3709:southern Italy and Sicily 3609:William, Duke of Normandy 3424:Northern Ireland Assembly 3414:on the nomination of the 3406:on the nomination of the 3288:May 2010 general election 3226:), and accredits British 3109:Armed Forces of the Crown 2883:United Kingdom portal 2773:Northern Ireland Protocol 2112:Non-metropolitan District 1801:Northern Ireland Act 1998 1051:Monetary Policy Committee 503:Parliamentary sovereignty 403:. In the years after the 154: 121: 109: 99: 94: 90: 86: 73: 64: 59: 45: 37: 14673:Prince Charles Mountains 14622:The Old Man of Lochnagar 13804:William, Prince of Wales 13766:King's Official Birthday 13741:Head of the Armed Forces 13726:Head of the Commonwealth 13333:List of British monarchs 11881:Self-proclaimed monarchy 10575:Environmental inequality 9661:King's Official Birthday 9460:Head of the Commonwealth 9235:Seldon, Anthony (2021). 9223:Sayers, Jane E. (2004). 9152:"Henry VIII (1491–1547)" 9113:Flanagan, M. T. (2004). 9099:. Cavendish Publishing. 9051:"William IV (1765–1837)" 9031:The English Constitution 8414:Royal Finances: Taxation 8185:www.thecrownestate.co.uk 7968:, ITV News, 22 July 2013 7439:Flanagan, M. T. 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The 3562:List of English monarchs 3383:Other royal prerogatives 3347:King's Private Secretary 3294:(the largest party) and 3212:Head of the Armed Forces 3089:His Majesty's Government 2451:Turks and Caicos Islands 1722:Greater London Authority 872:Leader of the Opposition 577:William, Prince of Wales 446:This article is part of 413:Head of the Commonwealth 366:Kingdom of Great Britain 290:conquered by the Normans 116:William, Prince of Wales 24:List of British monarchs 20:Sovereign (British coin) 15185:Holy See (Vatican City) 14855:Holy See (Vatican City) 14355:Royal Christmas Message 14260:List of awards received 14133:Youth Business Scotland 14083:Children & the Arts 13856:Life as Prince of Wales 13564:Duke of York and Albany 12149:Vatican City (Holy See) 9656:Royal Christmas Message 9301:of the British monarchy 9170:"George VI (1895–1952)" 8834:Thorpe, Robert (1819). 8793:Royal Styles: 1521–1553 8543:Clark, Gregory (2017). 8156:. 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For other uses, see 3446:The sovereign is the " 3320:speech from the throne 3180: 3177:Bill of Rights of 1689 2984: 2536:Diplomatic missions of 2380:British Virgin Islands 348:as co-monarchs in the 223:their immediate family 82:since 8 September 2022 14668:Prince Charles Island 14585:The Windsors: Endgame 14561:Her Royal Highness..? 14521:(2016–2020 TV series) 14305:Highgrove House Shops 14103:The King's Foundation 14011:State visits received 14000:2023 visits to France 13731:Defender of the Faith 13681:Saint Kitts and Nevis 12242:Saint Kitts and Nevis 11831:Criticism of monarchy 11821:Abolition of monarchy 11387:Saint Kitts and Nevis 10438:Free trade agreements 9455:Defender of the Faith 9225:"Adrian IV (d. 1159)" 8932:, 2008 edition, p. 43 8912:Royal Style and Title 8705:, The Royal Household 8677:, The Royal Household 8652:, The Royal Household 8040:, The Daily Telegraph 7991:, Ministry of Justice 7810:Queen, State and Kirk 7717:British Monarchy Poll 6429:The Royal Prerogative 6064:The National Archives 6017:"Queen in Parliament" 6003:The National Archives 5687:United Kingdom portal 5495: 5328:Defender of the Faith 5258:Palace of Westminster 5219: 5208: 4924:Accession Declaration 4870: 4810:The sovereign is the 4724:and declared himself 4687:Diarmait Mac Murchada 4683:Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair 4525: 4411: 4345: 4307: 4284:supporters, known as 4260:William III of Orange 4229:monarchy was restored 4143: 3815:Edward of Westminster 3799:Richard, Duke of York 3715:(1146–1158), and the 3706: 3569: 3468:Royal Victorian Order 3260:Minister of the Crown 3234:from foreign states. 3174: 3132:judicial independence 2982: 2778:British–Irish Council 2763:Good Friday Agreement 2575:Free trade agreements 2540:in the United Kingdom 2351:Akrotiri and Dhekelia 2267:Bailiwick of Guernsey 1827:deputy First Minister 1712:Governance of England 723:Deputy Prime Minister 372:joined to create the 336:, which followed the 302:Principality of Wales 292:in 1066, after which 15349:Partially recognised 15019:Partially recognised 14215:(official, Scotland) 14123:Royal Drawing School 13828:Anne, Princess Royal 13320:British royal titles 12074:United Arab Emirates 11355:Realm of New Zealand 10787:World Heritage Sites 10580:Environmental issues 10284:Female party leaders 9925:Overseas territories 7395:"Dermot MacMurrough" 7363:10.1093/ref:odnb/173 6819:, pp. 407–409; 6791:, pp. 400–407; 6730:, pp. 1–12, 35. 6714:, pp. 636–647; 6025:The British Monarchy 5864:. National Archives. 5854:Regency Act 1937, c. 5459:Order of the Thistle 5315:full style and title 5054:Anne, Princess Royal 5026:counsellors of state 5017:, which stated that 4325:Act of Security 1704 3745:baronial "ordainers" 3464:Order of the Thistle 3360:Lascelles Principles 3146:Statutory Instrument 2342:Overseas Territories 2107:Metropolitan Borough 1833:Emma Little-Pengelly 1774:Combined authorities 1132:UK general elections 599:Counsellors of State 513:Separation of powers 322:Scottish Reformation 229:—which is known as " 196:British Constitution 190:, with their powers 15450:Commonwealth realms 15380:Unrecognised states 15050:Unrecognised states 14603:Jonathan Yeo (2024) 14486:Whatever Love Means 14343:Televised addresses 14219:Hillsborough Castle 14073:British Asian Trust 14016:Trooping the Colour 13846:Mountbatten-Windsor 13636:Antigua and Barbuda 13619:Commonwealth realms 13270:Trinidad and Tobago 13157:Commonwealth realms 13042:United Baltic Duchy 12185:Antigua and Barbuda 12177:Commonwealth realms 11871:Order of succession 11635:Trinidad and Tobago 11285:Antigua and Barbuda 11267:Commonwealth realms 9560:Hillsborough Castle 8981:on 28 December 2009 8761:on 18 December 2007 8614:"Buckingham Palace" 8219:on 3 September 2011 8191:on 28 December 2022 7069:O'Donohue v. 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Charles I's son, 4162:Union of the Crowns 4009:Union of the Crowns 3912:Kingdom of Scotland 3854:Catherine of Aragon 3807:Elizabeth Woodville 3652:Plantagenet dynasty 3605:conquest of England 3508:and contract since 3460:Order of the Garter 3420:Scottish Government 3408:Scottish Parliament 3032:Oaths of allegiance 2565:UK–CD Customs Union 2329:UK-CD Customs Union 2300:Bailiwick of Jersey 2087:Unitary authorities 2070:Metropolitan county 2055:Ceremonial counties 2009:Act of Senedd Cymru 1914:Scottish Parliament 1870:Scottish devolution 439:Constitutional role 417:Commonwealth realms 368:, and in 1801, the 354:Bill of Rights 1689 350:Glorious Revolution 318:English Reformation 310:Lordship of Ireland 274:Anglo-Saxon England 15445:Westminster system 15285:Russian Federation 14955:Russian Federation 14161:As Prince of Wales 13899:black spider memos 13776:Royal Family Order 13514:Duke of Cumberland 13427:Duke of Gloucester 10481:Telecommunications 10433:Economic geography 10289:Political scandals 9920:Crown Dependencies 9651:Duchy of Lancaster 9435:King-in-Parliament 9093:Crabbe, V.C.R.A.C. 9065:. 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14069: 14066: 14064: 14061: 14060: 14058: 14056:and campaigns 14052: 14044: 14041: 14039: 14036: 14035: 14034: 14031: 14027: 14024: 14022: 14019: 14018: 14017: 14014: 14012: 14009: 14005: 14001: 13998: 13997: 13996: 13993: 13991: 13988: 13986: 13983: 13981: 13978: 13977: 13975: 13971: 13963: 13960: 13958: 13955: 13953: 13950: 13948: 13945: 13943: 13940: 13939: 13938: 13935: 13932: 13928: 13925: 13924: 13922: 13918:Accession and 13916: 13910: 13907: 13905: 13902: 13900: 13897: 13895: 13894: 13890: 13888: 13885: 13881: 13878: 13877: 13876: 13875:First wedding 13873: 13869: 13866: 13865: 13864: 13861: 13860: 13858: 13854: 13847: 13844: 13841: 13838: 13835: 13832: 13829: 13826: 13823: 13820: 13817: 13814: 13812:(younger son) 13811: 13808: 13805: 13802: 13800:(former wife) 13799: 13798:Diana Spencer 13796: 13793: 13792:Camilla Shand 13790: 13789: 13787: 13783: 13777: 13774: 13772: 13769: 13767: 13764: 13762: 13759: 13757: 13754: 13752: 13749: 13747: 13744: 13742: 13739: 13737: 13734: 13732: 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12216: 12213: 12211: 12208: 12206: 12203: 12201: 12198: 12196: 12193: 12191: 12188: 12186: 12183: 12182: 12180: 12178: 12174: 12168: 12165: 12164: 12162: 12160: 12156: 12150: 12147: 12145: 12142: 12140: 12137: 12135: 12132: 12130: 12127: 12125: 12122: 12120: 12117: 12115: 12114:Liechtenstein 12112: 12110: 12107: 12105: 12102: 12100: 12097: 12096: 12094: 12092: 12088: 12082: 12081: 12077: 12075: 12072: 12070: 12067: 12065: 12062: 12060: 12057: 12055: 12052: 12050: 12047: 12045: 12042: 12040: 12037: 12035: 12032: 12030: 12027: 12025: 12022: 12020: 12017: 12015: 12012: 12011: 12009: 12007: 12003: 11997: 11996: 11992: 11990: 11987: 11985: 11982: 11980: 11977: 11976: 11974: 11972: 11968: 11965: 11961: 11955: 11952: 11950: 11947: 11945: 11942: 11940: 11937: 11935: 11932: 11930: 11927: 11925: 11922: 11918: 11917:Queen regnant 11915: 11914: 11913: 11910: 11908: 11905: 11903: 11900: 11899: 11897: 11893: 11887: 11884: 11882: 11879: 11877: 11876:Republicanism 11874: 11872: 11869: 11867: 11864: 11862: 11859: 11857: 11856:Head of state 11854: 11852: 11849: 11847: 11844: 11842: 11839: 11837: 11834: 11832: 11829: 11827: 11824: 11822: 11819: 11817: 11814: 11813: 11811: 11807: 11801: 11798: 11796: 11793: 11791: 11790:Non-sovereign 11788: 11786: 11783: 11781: 11778: 11776: 11773: 11771: 11768: 11766: 11763: 11761: 11758: 11757: 11755: 11751: 11745: 11742: 11740: 11737: 11735: 11732: 11730: 11727: 11725: 11722: 11721: 11718: 11714: 11707: 11702: 11700: 11695: 11693: 11688: 11687: 11684: 11670: 11666: 11661: 11660: 11657: 11650: 11646: 11643: 11640: 11636: 11633: 11630: 11626: 11623: 11620: 11616: 11613: 11610: 11606: 11603: 11600: 11596: 11595: 11591: 11588: 11584: 11581: 11578: 11574: 11571: 11569: 11566: 11563: 11559: 11556: 11553: 11549: 11546: 11543: 11539: 11536: 11533: 11529: 11526: 11523: 11519: 11516: 11514: 11511: 11508: 11504: 11501: 11498: 11494: 11491: 11488: 11484: 11481: 11478: 11474: 11471: 11469: 11466: 11463: 11459: 11456: 11455: 11453: 11449: 11442: 11438: 11435: 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11002: 10998: 10992: 10989: 10987: 10984: 10982: 10979: 10977: 10974: 10972: 10969: 10965: 10962: 10961: 10960: 10957: 10955: 10952: 10948: 10945: 10943: 10940: 10938: 10935: 10934: 10933: 10930: 10928: 10925: 10923: 10920: 10919: 10917: 10915: 10911: 10905: 10902: 10900: 10897: 10895: 10892: 10890: 10887: 10885: 10882: 10880: 10877: 10873: 10870: 10869: 10868: 10865: 10863: 10860: 10858: 10855: 10853: 10850: 10846: 10843: 10841: 10838: 10837: 10836: 10833: 10832: 10830: 10828: 10824: 10820: 10816: 10811: 10807: 10803: 10793: 10790: 10788: 10785: 10783: 10780: 10778: 10775: 10773: 10770: 10768: 10765: 10763: 10760: 10758: 10755: 10753: 10750: 10748: 10745: 10743: 10740: 10736: 10733: 10732: 10731: 10728: 10726: 10723: 10721: 10718: 10716: 10713: 10712: 10710: 10708: 10704: 10698: 10697:Welfare state 10695: 10693: 10690: 10688: 10685: 10683: 10680: 10678: 10675: 10673: 10670: 10668: 10665: 10663: 10660: 10658: 10655: 10653: 10650: 10648: 10645: 10643: 10642:Mental health 10640: 10638: 10635: 10633: 10630: 10628: 10625: 10623: 10620: 10618: 10615: 10613: 10610: 10606: 10603: 10601: 10598: 10597: 10596: 10593: 10591: 10588: 10586: 10585:Ethnic groups 10583: 10581: 10578: 10576: 10573: 10571: 10568: 10566: 10563: 10561: 10558: 10556: 10553: 10551: 10548: 10547: 10544: 10541: 10539: 10535: 10525: 10522: 10520: 10517: 10515: 10512: 10510: 10509:Bus transport 10507: 10505: 10504:Air transport 10502: 10501: 10499: 10497: 10493: 10487: 10484: 10482: 10479: 10477: 10474: 10471: 10467: 10464: 10462: 10459: 10457: 10451: 10449: 10448:Manufacturing 10446: 10444: 10441: 10439: 10436: 10434: 10431: 10429: 10426: 10422: 10419: 10418: 10417: 10414: 10413: 10410: 10407: 10405: 10401: 10387: 10384: 10382: 10379: 10377: 10374: 10372: 10369: 10368: 10366: 10364: 10360: 10352: 10349: 10348: 10347: 10344: 10340: 10337: 10336: 10335: 10332: 10330: 10327: 10325: 10324:Civil service 10322: 10318: 10315: 10314: 10313: 10310: 10309: 10307: 10305: 10301: 10295: 10292: 10290: 10287: 10285: 10282: 10280: 10277: 10273: 10270: 10268: 10265: 10264: 10263: 10260: 10258: 10255: 10251: 10250:republicanism 10248: 10246: 10243: 10242: 10241: 10238: 10236: 10233: 10231: 10228: 10226: 10223: 10221: 10218: 10214: 10211: 10210: 10209: 10206: 10204: 10201: 10197: 10194: 10193: 10192: 10189: 10187: 10184: 10182: 10179: 10177: 10174: 10173: 10170: 10166: 10163: 10161: 10157: 10141: 10138: 10136: 10133: 10132: 10130: 10126: 10123: 10121: 10118: 10117: 10115: 10113: 10110: 10106: 10103: 10101: 10098: 10096: 10093: 10092: 10090: 10086: 10083: 10081: 10078: 10076: 10073: 10071: 10070:North Sea oil 10068: 10066: 10063: 10061: 10058: 10056: 10053: 10051: 10048: 10046: 10043: 10041: 10038: 10037: 10036: 10033: 10031: 10028: 10027: 10025: 10023: 10019: 10013: 10010: 10008: 10005: 10003: 10000: 9998: 9995: 9993: 9990: 9988: 9985: 9981: 9978: 9977: 9976: 9973: 9969: 9968:Great Britain 9966: 9964: 9961: 9960: 9959: 9958:British Isles 9956: 9955: 9953: 9951: 9947: 9941: 9938: 9936: 9933: 9931: 9928: 9926: 9923: 9921: 9918: 9916: 9913: 9911: 9908: 9907: 9905: 9903: 9899: 9895: 9892: 9890: 9886: 9876: 9873: 9871: 9868: 9866: 9863: 9861: 9858: 9856: 9853: 9851: 9848: 9844: 9841: 9840: 9839: 9836: 9834: 9831: 9829: 9826: 9825: 9823: 9819: 9811: 9808: 9806: 9803: 9802: 9800: 9796: 9793: 9791: 9788: 9787: 9785: 9781: 9778: 9776: 9773: 9772: 9770: 9768: 9765: 9763: 9760: 9758: 9757:Edwardian era 9755: 9753: 9752:Victorian era 9750: 9748: 9745: 9743: 9740: 9739: 9737: 9735: 9731: 9728: 9726: 9722: 9717: 9710: 9705: 9703: 9698: 9696: 9691: 9690: 9687: 9681: 9674: 9662: 9659: 9657: 9654: 9652: 9649: 9647: 9644: 9642: 9639: 9637: 9634: 9632: 9631:HMY Britannia 9629: 9627: 9626:King's flight 9624: 9622: 9619: 9617: 9614: 9612: 9609: 9607: 9604: 9603: 9601: 9597: 9591: 9588: 9586: 9583: 9581: 9578: 9576: 9573: 9571: 9568: 9566: 9563: 9561: 9558: 9556: 9553: 9551: 9548: 9547: 9545: 9543: 9539: 9533: 9530: 9528: 9525: 9523: 9520: 9519: 9517: 9513: 9507: 9504: 9502: 9499: 9497: 9494: 9492: 9489: 9487: 9486:Royal warrant 9484: 9482: 9479: 9478: 9476: 9472: 9466: 9463: 9461: 9458: 9456: 9453: 9451: 9448: 9446: 9443: 9441: 9438: 9436: 9433: 9431: 9428: 9427: 9425: 9423: 9419: 9413: 9410: 9408: 9405: 9403: 9400: 9398: 9395: 9393: 9390: 9388: 9385: 9383: 9380: 9378: 9375: 9373: 9370: 9368: 9365: 9363: 9360: 9358: 9355: 9353: 9350: 9349: 9347: 9345: 9341: 9337: 9330: 9325: 9323: 9318: 9316: 9311: 9310: 9307: 9298: 9293: 9292: 9281: 9279:0-7126-7448-9 9275: 9271: 9267: 9263: 9259: 9255: 9251: 9247: 9242: 9238: 9233: 9230: 9226: 9222: 9218: 9216:0-00-255494-1 9212: 9208: 9204: 9200: 9196: 9190: 9186: 9182: 9178: 9175: 9171: 9167: 9163: 9160: 9157: 9153: 9149: 9145: 9143:0-297-76911-1 9139: 9135: 9131: 9127: 9124: 9120: 9116: 9112: 9108: 9102: 9098: 9094: 9090: 9086: 9084:0-19-822786-8 9080: 9076: 9072: 9068: 9064: 9059: 9056: 9052: 9048: 9044: 9040: 9036: 9032: 9028: 9024: 9020: 9018:1-84119-096-9 9014: 9010: 9006: 9002: 9001: 8980: 8976: 8975: 8968: 8953: 8949: 8948: 8941: 8939: 8931: 8930: 8924: 8917: 8913: 8908: 8901: 8900: 8895: 8890: 8875: 8873:9780810874978 8869: 8865: 8864: 8856: 8840: 8839: 8821: 8817: 8810: 8795: 8794: 8787: 8780: 8779:Fraser (1975) 8775: 8760: 8756: 8755: 8748: 8733: 8729: 8725: 8719: 8704: 8700: 8694: 8692: 8676: 8672: 8666: 8651: 8647: 8641: 8639: 8623: 8619: 8615: 8609: 8607: 8591: 8587: 8583: 8579: 8578: 8573: 8567: 8552: 8551: 8546: 8540: 8534: 8528:, p. 401 8527: 8521: 8514: 8500: 8496: 8489: 8474: 8470: 8463: 8447: 8443: 8442: 8437: 8431: 8416: 8415: 8408: 8394:on 1 May 2011 8393: 8389: 8388: 8381: 8379: 8363: 8362: 8347: 8346: 8339: 8324: 8320: 8316: 8309: 8294: 8293: 8286: 8271: 8267: 8266: 8259: 8244: 8240: 8233: 8218: 8214: 8213: 8206: 8190: 8186: 8182: 8176: 8174: 8165: 8163:9780111156957 8159: 8155: 8154: 8147: 8139: 8138: 8131: 8116: 8115: 8108: 8106: 8090: 8086: 8080: 8064: 8060: 8054: 8039: 8038:The Telegraph 8035: 8028: 8013: 8012: 8005: 7990: 7989: 7982: 7967: 7966: 7959: 7945: 7944: 7930: 7929: 7915: 7914: 7907: 7892: 7891: 7884: 7869: 7868: 7861: 7846: 7842: 7841: 7834: 7832: 7816: 7812: 7811: 7796: 7792: 7791: 7784: 7769: 7765: 7764: 7749: 7745: 7744: 7737: 7719: 7718: 7711: 7696: 7695: 7690: 7683: 7668: 7667: 7662: 7655: 7640: 7639: 7621: 7617: 7610: 7609: 7594: 7590: 7589: 7588:Monarchy poll 7574: 7570: 7569: 7564: 7557: 7542: 7538: 7537: 7529: 7520: 7505: 7501: 7497: 7496: 7490: 7482: 7473: 7458: 7454: 7450: 7449: 7443: 7435: 7426: 7411: 7407: 7403: 7402: 7396: 7388: 7379: 7364: 7360: 7356: 7355: 7349: 7341: 7326: 7322: 7321: 7314: 7312: 7296: 7294:9781862877009 7290: 7286: 7285: 7277: 7275: 7266: 7251: 7247: 7243: 7242: 7236: 7228: 7220: 7205: 7201: 7197: 7196: 7190: 7189:"Edward VIII" 7185: 7179: 7173: 7169: 7164: 7160: 7156: 7152: 7148: 7144: 7140: 7136: 7129: 7125: 7121: 7117: 7113: 7109: 7101: 7095: 7091: 7087: 7083: 7082:Zines, Leslie 7077: 7070: 7064: 7049: 7048: 7041: 7034: 7033:Fraser (1975) 7029: 7022: 7021:Fraser (1975) 7017: 7010: 7005: 6998: 6997:Ashley (1998) 6993: 6978: 6977: 6970: 6963: 6958: 6951: 6946: 6939: 6934: 6927: 6926:Fraser (1975) 6922: 6915: 6914:Fraser (1975) 6910: 6903: 6898: 6891: 6890:Fraser (1975) 6886: 6877: 6870: 6869:Ashley (1998) 6865: 6858: 6857:Ashley (1998) 6853: 6846: 6845:Ashley (1998) 6841: 6834: 6833:Ashley (1998) 6829: 6822: 6818: 6817:Ashley (1998) 6813: 6806: 6801: 6794: 6790: 6789:Ashley (1998) 6785: 6778: 6777:Ashley (1998) 6773: 6766: 6761: 6750: 6743: 6736: 6729: 6724: 6717: 6716:Fraser (1975) 6713: 6712:Ashley (1998) 6708: 6701: 6696: 6689: 6688:Fraser (1975) 6684: 6677: 6676:Fraser (1975) 6673: 6668: 6661: 6660:Fraser (1975) 6656: 6649: 6648:Fraser (1975) 6644: 6637: 6636:Fraser (1975) 6632: 6625: 6624:Ashley (1998) 6620: 6613: 6612:Fraser (1975) 6608: 6601: 6600:Fraser (1975) 6596: 6589: 6588:Fraser (1975) 6584: 6577: 6576:Fraser (1975) 6572: 6565: 6560: 6553: 6548: 6532: 6528: 6522: 6515: 6510: 6495: 6491: 6490: 6483: 6469: 6468: 6463: 6456: 6438: 6431: 6430: 6422: 6407: 6403: 6402: 6395: 6380: 6376: 6375: 6368: 6353: 6352: 6345: 6330: 6329: 6322: 6316:, p. 17. 6315: 6314:Crabbe (1994) 6310: 6303: 6299: 6293: 6278: 6274: 6273: 6266: 6251: 6250:UK Parliament 6247: 6246:"Prorogation" 6241: 6226: 6225:UK Parliament 6222: 6216: 6201: 6197: 6196: 6190: 6185: 6178: 6173: 6158: 6154: 6153: 6146: 6144: 6142: 6135:, p. 75. 6134: 6129: 6114: 6110: 6104: 6096: 6095:UK Parliament 6092: 6085: 6078: 6073: 6065: 6061: 6060: 6055: 6049: 6042: 6030: 6026: 6022: 6018: 6012: 6004: 6000: 5999: 5994: 5988: 5973:. 11 May 2023 5972: 5968: 5962: 5947: 5943: 5937: 5922: 5918: 5917: 5911: 5903: 5895: 5891: 5885: 5880: 5879: 5870: 5863: 5859: 5849: 5834: 5830: 5824: 5809: 5805: 5798: 5790: 5783: 5774: 5759: 5755: 5748: 5741: 5735: 5731: 5721: 5718: 5716: 5713: 5711: 5708: 5706: 5703: 5701: 5698: 5696: 5693: 5692: 5688: 5677: 5674: 5668: 5663: 5660: 5654: 5649: 5646: 5635: 5618: 5613: 5606: 5601: 5600: 5596: 5594: 5590: 5586: 5582: 5578: 5574: 5570: 5555: 5550: 5543: 5538: 5537: 5533: 5531: 5527: 5519: 5515: 5511: 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