I mean I know that they rule lands, but seriously, what do they do?!
2006-11-14 10:20:40 · 8 answers · asked by va z 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Queen consorts?
or Queens Regnant?
Queens Regnant Reign; in some countries they also rule.
In the UK, for over 50 years H.M. has had the Prime Minister to a weekly audience, done her "Red Boxes" (reading, understanding, signing Government Papers, etc.), Opening Parliament, sending Ambassadors and High Commissioners to other countries; receiving such from other countries, unveil statues, and very many other functions and activities.
She has, recently had to curtail her activities some because of a strained muscle, I think.. Also, there is rumour that she has been gradually providing on-job training for HRH The Prince Charles ... letting him chat with the Prime Minister, etc.
Examples:
Sunday, 12th November 2006
BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh laid wreaths at the Cenotaph this morning on the occasion of Remembrance Day.
Saturday, 11th November 2006
BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this afternoon dedicated the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London
Friday, 10th November 2006
BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Queen, Patron, this morning visited Goodenough College, London House, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1, to mark the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the founding of the College, and was received by Her...
Thursday, 9th November 2006
BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Queen this afternoon visited HMS LANCASTER (Commander Richard Moss RN) and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mrs. Christopher Fagan), HM Naval Base Commander, Portsmouth ...
Wednesday, 8th November 2006
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Admiral Sir Jonathon Band was received by The Queen this morning upon his appointment as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.
Her Majesty, Patron, the Royal Philatelic Society, received Mr. Christopher Harman (President) and a delegation from the Society, who presented the Royal Philatelic Society Exhibition Medal to The Queen.
Mr. Michael Sefi (Keeper of the Royal Philatelic Collection) was present.
The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. James Watt (the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) and Mr. Stephen Wordsworth (the Republic of Serbia)
Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Wordsworth were also received by Her Majesty.
The following were received in audience by The Queen upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Mr. Robert Brinkley (the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) and Mr. George Fergusson (New Zealand).
Mrs. Brinkley and Mrs. Fergusson were also received by Her Majesty.
The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
2006-11-14 10:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steal the wealth from the people. They are the dictators of old. They invaded a country then proclaimed that they owned all the land and the only people who could have property was at their discretion. So they gave out land to the Aristocracy who were accountable to them to keep the mass of people in servitude.
2006-11-14 20:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i can't deny that taxes are dedicated to the queen but, per person, she is still the cheapest head of state in the world. the queen has a private investment portfolio which supposedly accounts for most of her income and wealth. YOU'RE GETTING A GOOD DEAL. STOP MOANING
2006-11-14 23:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by lee kenton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose they do just what ever they feel like doing. Keeping a Castle in tip top shape is a big job & she makes sure it is run with an IRON FIST, so that it will be around for the next 100 years! :o)
2006-11-14 19:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
retain the billion$ she has of their own assets and pay no taxes, then suck millions more out of brit taxes each year to support her purchases of diamond jewelry, limousines, and drop gifts to her prostituted entourage, to continue the appearance of public popularity.
Along with this goes the ruthless use of her power to ostracize critics and keep their mouths shut by her control of the brit social system, where the critics get no promotions at their jobs, or get fired and have to emigrate to another country,
Quite a system brits live under.
2006-11-15 08:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by polldiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wave
2006-11-14 18:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can move forward, backward, and diagonally and is the most powerful chess piece.
2006-11-14 18:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
livit cool
2006-11-14 18:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by amy d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋