2007-03-16 15:09:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
The Queen's Role
Although the Queen is no longer responsible for governing the country, she carries out a great many important tasks on behalf of the nation.
Head of State
As Head of State, the Queen goes on official State visits abroad. She also invites other world leaders to come to the United Kingdom. During their visit, Heads of State usually stay at Buckingham Palace, or sometimes at Windsor Castle or Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
Head of the Armed Forces
The Queen is also the Head of the Armed Forces. She is the only person who can declare when the country is at war and when war is over, although she must take advice from her government first.
Head of the Church of England
The Queen is Head of the Church of England - a position that all British monarchs have held since it was founded by Henry VIII in the 1530s.
The Queen appoints archbishops and bishops on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Government Duties
Every day 'red boxes' are delivered to the Queen's desk full of documents and reports from the government ministers and Commonwealth officials. They must all be read and, if necessary, signed by the Queen.
Represents the Nation
The Queen represents the nation at times of great celebration or sorrow. One example of this is Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph monument in Whitehall. The Queen lays a wreath there each year to honour the members of the armed forces who have died fighting for their country.
Royal Garden Parties
At least three Royal Garden Parties are held at Buckingham Palace each year and about 8,000 guests attend each one.
Visits
Alongside her other duties the Queen spends a huge amount of time travelling around the country visiting hospitals, schools, factories and other places and organisations.
There is no king. Her husband is a prince.
2007-03-16 19:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rizza 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the country. In some (the United Kingdom, for example), their duties are primarily ceremonial - waving, opening Parliament, etc. In certain other countries (such as Jordan), the King actually runs the government and is in charge of everything from foreign policy on down.
2007-03-17 02:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you follow the links at this site, you will see what Queen Elizabeth II does.....
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page6.asp
God Save the Queen!
2007-03-17 03:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Queen advises security:"We are going for a pee".
Nightmare.
2007-03-16 22:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by christian b 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋