What is the difference between a poet laureate in England and in America?

Answer 1

A poet laureate is a title and appointment by the British sovereign for life but in America it for one year

Answer 2

The poet laureate in England is appointed by the monarch and serves as the nation's official poet, while in America, the poet laureate is appointed by the Library of Congress and promotes poetry on a national level. The English poet laureate traditionally writes poems for significant national events, while the American poet laureate focuses on raising awareness and appreciation for poetry.