I'm not criticizing anyone or trying to be mean but what exactly is their function? If I understand correctly they don't control the government anymore so what's the point?
2006-08-23 02:50:37 · 14 answers · asked by DialM4Speed 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
No real purpose. It's a throwback to the tradition of having a queen/king as the symbolic head of England. Tony Blair is probably closer to being the actual "person in charge"
I think the royalty's purpose is to provide paparazzi with jobs so that we English can pick up the tabloids the next morning and go "Did'ya (sic) 'ear (sic) what so and so did? 'E (sic) must be a daft git 'en? (sic)"
2006-08-23 03:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Continuity in upper management. Prime ministers come and go, but the monarch goes on for ever, or at least a long time. The UK is a constitutional, parliamentary, monarchy by the way.
2006-08-23 03:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the point of this question?
The Royal Family is a historical treasure for the nation. It serves to tie disperate peoples together, link the past with the future, and serves as a focal point of, and give legitimacy to, government.
2006-08-23 02:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Dick 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are just figureheads really. Their duties are largely ceremonial.
The Royal Family is also the greatest thing that has ever happened to the tourism industry.
2006-08-23 02:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have VERY important things to do. First they must learn how to properly wave............then they have to learn how to wear those big expensive hats. Then they must learn how to take expensive holidays in Bora Bora while looking fab on the beach while hiding from reporters. It's a tough job!
2006-08-23 02:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by hisgirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
British tradition.
2006-08-23 02:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Niko 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The queen appoints the prime minister, usually the guy,(or Blair), who wins the election, but not nessarily.
2006-08-23 02:54:11 · answer #7 · answered by mojawoja 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are Symbolic as well as ambassadors of Britain. They dont actually do any governing i dont believe.
2006-08-23 03:20:13 · answer #8 · answered by jonsforde 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are the head of state
any law passed or govt formed has to have th ok of the monarch
its a monarchy in UK not a democracy
(although it is a figurehead position mostly)
2006-08-23 02:52:52 · answer #9 · answered by Ðêù§ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Longest reality comedy show in history?
2006-08-23 02:52:31 · answer #10 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋