The British Royal Family
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• The power of the monarch under this system is restrained by the parliament, laws or customs.
The Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen of the Commonwealth Reamls
The Constitutional Monarchy
• It is a system of government in which a king or queen acts as Head of State, while the power to make or pass legislation resides with an elected parliament.
and excellence • To support service to others,
particularly through public service and the voluntary sector
God Save the Queen
God save our gracious Queen,
Parliament • To sign acts of the Parliament • To hold meetings with the Prime Minister • To serve as the commander-in-chief of the
armed forces and the Supreme governor of the Church of England
Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen: Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the Queen. O Lord, our God, arise, Scatter thine (her)
enemies, And make them fall:
Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish
tricks, On thee our hopes we fix: God save us all. Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour Long may she reign May she defend our laws And give us ever cause To sing with heart and
Know More About the Queen
• Speaks fluent French • Has invited more than 1.1 million people to
Royal garden parties • Is patron of more than 620 charities • Enjoys taking photograph • Has owned more than 30 corgi dogs
Born: 21st April, 1926 Father: George VI Mother: Elizabeth Bowes Lyon Spouse: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh(m:1947) Heir Apparent: Charles, Prince of Walse Coronation: 2nd June, 1953 Religion: Church of England; Church of Scotland
The Role of the Sovereign
• Head of the State
• Outward duties:
• To receive foreign ambassadors and high commissioners
• To entertain visiting Heads of State • To make State visits overseas to other
during her reign • Loves horses and racing pigeons
The Role of the Sovereign
• Head of the State
• Inward duties:
• To appoint a new Prime Minister • To summon, prorogue and dissolve the
Royal Homes
Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Balmoral Castle Holyrood Palace Sandringham House
Royal Popularity
Foreigners often think all British people are in favour of the Royal family. In fact, about 30% of the population is in favour of a republic. Here are examples of opinions from British people:
voice God save the Queen
Royal Ceremonies
The State Opening of Parliament Ceremony of the Keys Changing of the Guard Maundy Money The Queen’s Telegram The Birthday Honours list and New Year Honours list
countries
The e of the Sovereign
• Head of Nation • To provide a focus for national identity,
unity and proud • To give a sense of stability and
continuity • To recognise success, achievement
The Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen of the Commonwealth Reamls
The Constitutional Monarchy
• It is a system of government in which a king or queen acts as Head of State, while the power to make or pass legislation resides with an elected parliament.
and excellence • To support service to others,
particularly through public service and the voluntary sector
God Save the Queen
God save our gracious Queen,
Parliament • To sign acts of the Parliament • To hold meetings with the Prime Minister • To serve as the commander-in-chief of the
armed forces and the Supreme governor of the Church of England
Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen: Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the Queen. O Lord, our God, arise, Scatter thine (her)
enemies, And make them fall:
Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish
tricks, On thee our hopes we fix: God save us all. Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour Long may she reign May she defend our laws And give us ever cause To sing with heart and
Know More About the Queen
• Speaks fluent French • Has invited more than 1.1 million people to
Royal garden parties • Is patron of more than 620 charities • Enjoys taking photograph • Has owned more than 30 corgi dogs
Born: 21st April, 1926 Father: George VI Mother: Elizabeth Bowes Lyon Spouse: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh(m:1947) Heir Apparent: Charles, Prince of Walse Coronation: 2nd June, 1953 Religion: Church of England; Church of Scotland
The Role of the Sovereign
• Head of the State
• Outward duties:
• To receive foreign ambassadors and high commissioners
• To entertain visiting Heads of State • To make State visits overseas to other
during her reign • Loves horses and racing pigeons
The Role of the Sovereign
• Head of the State
• Inward duties:
• To appoint a new Prime Minister • To summon, prorogue and dissolve the
Royal Homes
Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Balmoral Castle Holyrood Palace Sandringham House
Royal Popularity
Foreigners often think all British people are in favour of the Royal family. In fact, about 30% of the population is in favour of a republic. Here are examples of opinions from British people:
voice God save the Queen
Royal Ceremonies
The State Opening of Parliament Ceremony of the Keys Changing of the Guard Maundy Money The Queen’s Telegram The Birthday Honours list and New Year Honours list
countries
The e of the Sovereign
• Head of Nation • To provide a focus for national identity,
unity and proud • To give a sense of stability and
continuity • To recognise success, achievement