English Queen reigns but does not rule?

Question

can you explain this in your own words?

Answer 1

She is a figurehead ruler, she has no absolute authority in a democratic society. No longer can she as a monarch do exactly as she wishes, because we no longer view royalty as having a divine right to rule, we now see it as only a birthright. She therefore does not rule, but she reigns as she represents a very old tradition, that of the monarchy, and the idea that structure like this can last is a comfort to those who need to look to a hierarchy.

Answer 2

Since the decisions of the "Glorious Revolution" in which Parliament selected a new king from outside of England rather than let the king keep the throne (James II), Parliament has shown that they really run England.

At this point the Monarchy is what many call a "figure-head."

That is not entirely true. The monarch of England can go and make commitments for the country on an international stage. While those decisions may not be binding, the fact that the monarch has stated them in public makes them powerful, even to the point of forcing Parliament to comply or look like they are fighting the monarch.

The monarchy does not have veto power or an equivalent, but by the unspoken political rules of the English government, there is a level of respect and duty to the monarch.

Answer 3

Whilst it is technically correct to say as Yun does that the Queen can make commitments 'on the international stage', in practise she never does. All her speeches on State Visits abroad are vetted by and agreed by the Foreign Office before she leaves. The Foreign Secretary always accompanies her. Furthermore, she does not write her speeches, but they are written for her. The Queen is a mere figurehead and has no powers left to her - other than the right to advise - and that is very important, bearing in mind that she has over 50 years experience. And, incidentally, she is not the 'Englsih Queen' Are you trying to offend the other three countries making up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which the country she reigns over.

Answer 4

She is the figurehead in any monarchy that is a democratic state where the power he/she once had was transferred to Parliament.

Answer 5

She's a head with no actual power, however she has indirect power through media and showing up at places, she also has enough power to have a movie based upon her

Answer 6

Parliment makes all of the decisions. The queen is more of a political figure.

Answer 7

It gives dumb loyalists something to be 'loyal' to.