BRITISH MONARCHY
The monarchy of the United Kingdom, i.e. the British monarchy, is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.
Elizabeth II is Head of the Commonwealth and, besides reigning in the United Kingdom, separately serves as head of state for each of fifteen other Commowealth countries. This developed from the former colonial relationship of these countries to Britain, but they are now independent and the monarchy of each is legally distinct.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II
As 'Head of Nation', The Queen's role is less formal, but no less important for the social and cultural functions it fulfils.
The Queen's role is to:
Þ Perform the ceremonial and official duties of Head of State, including
representing Britain to the rest of the world;
Þ Provide a focus for national identity and unity;
Þ Provide stability and continuity in times of change;
Þ Recognise achievement and excellence;
Þ Encourage public and voluntary service.
These include: providing a focus for national identity, unity and pride; giving a sense of stability and continuity; recognising success, achievement and excellence; and supporting service to others, particularly through public service and the voluntary sector.
As 'Head of Nation', The Queen's role is less formal, but no less important for the social and cultural functions it fulfils.
The Queen's role is to:
Þ Perform the ceremonial and official duties of Head of State, including
representing Britain to the rest of the world;
Þ Provide a focus for national identity and unity;
Þ Provide stability and continuity in times of change;
Þ Recognise achievement and excellence;
Þ Encourage public and voluntary service.
These include: providing a focus for national identity, unity and pride; giving a sense of stability and continuity; recognising success, achievement and excellence; and supporting service to others, particularly through public service and the voluntary sector.
Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home, although the Queen regularly spends time at Windsor Castle and Balmoral in Scotland.
Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Dukes of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826.
Buckingham Palace is used also for the administrative work for the monarchy. It is here in the state apartments that Her Majesty receives and entertains guests invited to the Palace.
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