like what does the queen do ?? what does the royal family do ?? what is her role.. do they have any link with politics ... ??
2006-09-07 12:59:40 · 12 answers · asked by jack jack 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
the queen and to an even lesser extent the king is only a figure head. they hold little political power. they only hold a great deal of land ownership (thus making them very rich and giving them influence over politicians). they also hold a right to knight people giving them some of the "royal" lands and titles (duke, count, knight, ext..)
they also do a lot of diplomacy (like an ambassador here in the states). they do charities, galas, and events that we do not do here, both for political, social, and personal reasons.
why do they exist, why not... they do a lot of good (or at lease they used to Queen Elizabeth knows here place in the world and demands and deserves respect. now price Charles ???
hope this very brief answer helps.
2006-09-07 13:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by juncman007 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Queen has countless powers which with the help of conference she does no longer use - or workouts them on the suggestion of the finest Minister. besides the undeniable fact that would want to the authorities overstep the mark, as head of state she instructions both the military and the appreciate of her matters. In turn the Queen meets with the finest Minister weekly and is stated and supplies suggestion to the finest Minister. It might want to be remembered that the Queen's first best Minister replaced into Winston Churchill, and he or she has met each US President in view that Truman. The Queen leads the Commonwealth and replaced into instrumental in it truly is fulfillment. The Commonwealth represents 30% of the worlds inhabitants. finally the earnings from the Crown Estates to the united kingdom authorities replaced into in 2009 £226.5 million kilos, this compares to the civil record - the fee the Queen receives back from the authorities of round £8 million or about 62p in line with human being in line with 365 days. An elected head of state would not surely value a lot more desirable, yet might want to be next to unnecessary lacking the gravitas and adventure of a Hereditary Monarchy. the position the heirs are effectively in practise for an total life for the area.
2016-11-25 19:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is the head of state for several countries, UK, Canada, Australia. Her role now is more a diplomatic and symbolic one and not one of supreme ruler as it was centuries ago. Besides she makes a nice picture on money!!!
2006-09-07 21:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The royal family keeps the English tabloids in business. They also do some fund raising. But mostly its for Brit wankers to get excited about.
2006-09-07 13:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kit 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there really is no purpose anymore its just a tradition that the english are obessed wth honoring and keeping a hold on to. hope that answers uer question.( ps. LD its called BIG BEN read a history book.)
2006-09-07 13:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by blueducky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well .. the role of the queen today is just symbolic
2006-09-07 13:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Marie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symbolic, like Big Ban
2006-09-07 13:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lusy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To make the UK feel like they r better than the rest of the worl duhh !!!
2006-09-07 13:05:26 · answer #8 · answered by anA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They really don't do anything. It's more of tradition. Parliament takes care of the government.
2006-09-07 13:04:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They like to think they are still important!..lol
2006-09-07 13:05:22 · answer #10 · answered by black_rose_fairy18 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋