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The British Monarchy
The Monarchy in England
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a political system in which the head of state is a monarch (king or queen).
What is the difference between a monarchy and a republic?
When a head of state is elected president, he or she will lead a republic, which is the opposite of a monarchy, because in a republic, if the head of state becomes president,
he or she must assume the role of head of state; conversely, if the head of state of a monarchy becomes king or queen, he or she must assume the role based on family lineage.
When did the English monarchy begin?
England became a monarchy in the 11th century when William, Duke of Normandy, conquered England in 1066. He then became the monarch of the kingdom, where royal authority was the strongest in Europe.
Who heads the current monarchy in England?
The current monarch is Elizabeth II and Philip Mountbatten (1921–2021)
What are the rules of the British monarchy?
-When the Queen stands up, everyone must stand up—even heads of state!
-When the Queen finishes her meal, everyone stops eating.
-After getting married, a name change is mandatory.
-A curtsy is required in the Queen’s presence (a curtsy for women, a bow for men).
There are hundreds of other rules in the British monarchy; you can look them up if you’d like to know all the others.
Royal family tree:
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was the first child of Prince Albert, Duke of York (the future George VI), and his wife, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.
Her father was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary, and her mother was the youngest daughter of the Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon, Lord Strathmore.
Who are Elizabeth II's children?
, Charles of Wales, Andrew of York, Anne of the United Kingdom, and Edward of Wessex
Grandchildren of Elizabeth II: Harry of Sussex (
) and William of Cambridge.
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