2. THE MONARCHY
The Monarch:
- Head of State (Number 1 person of Britain)
- Head of the nation (embodies the nation)
- Head of the Realms
- Head of the Commonwealth
Constitutional Monarchy: the Monarch must follow the rules of the constitution (his role is ceremonial).
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
APPEARANCE REALITY
Choosing Prime Minister Has to choose the leader of the winning party
Minister: give advice; final say: the Monarch PM’s decision
Opening speech: the Monarch decides The Parliament /Government writes it,
what’s important to speak about the Monarch reads it
The royal assent – Monarch decides on the laws Automatic approval
Some famous rulers and what they were famous for
1. Henry VIII (1509-1547)
o Ruthless ways
o Had six wives, two of which he beheaded.
o Established his own church: the Church of England
2. Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
o When she died, she became the longest-reigning monarch in British history (a title now
held by Queen Elizabeth II).
3. George VI. (1936 – 1947)
o Greatest achievements during WWII.
o Stammer – he had a speech therapist.
o Didn’t want to be king, but his brother stepped off.
o Actual name: Albert
o 1st Monarch to fly on a plane.
o Symbol of courage & fortitude for the British people
The Monarch:
- Head of State (Number 1 person of Britain)
- Head of the nation (embodies the nation)
- Head of the Realms
- Head of the Commonwealth
Constitutional Monarchy: the Monarch must follow the rules of the constitution (his role is ceremonial).
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
APPEARANCE REALITY
Choosing Prime Minister Has to choose the leader of the winning party
Minister: give advice; final say: the Monarch PM’s decision
Opening speech: the Monarch decides The Parliament /Government writes it,
what’s important to speak about the Monarch reads it
The royal assent – Monarch decides on the laws Automatic approval
Some famous rulers and what they were famous for
1. Henry VIII (1509-1547)
o Ruthless ways
o Had six wives, two of which he beheaded.
o Established his own church: the Church of England
2. Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
o When she died, she became the longest-reigning monarch in British history (a title now
held by Queen Elizabeth II).
3. George VI. (1936 – 1947)
o Greatest achievements during WWII.
o Stammer – he had a speech therapist.
o Didn’t want to be king, but his brother stepped off.
o Actual name: Albert
o 1st Monarch to fly on a plane.
o Symbol of courage & fortitude for the British people
