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Monarchy
Monarchy is a form of government in which all political power is vested in a monarch, usually a king or a queen. The monarch rules the nation, and acts as the head of state until his/her death or abdication.
8,681 Questions
What was King Georges first name?
There were six King Georges. It depends which one you mean.
king george's first name was albert but since the queen of England did not allow kings to be called by their first name they were called from their last names.
and king george agreed to the queen's rule.
Moooooo!
Did the monarchs have absolute or unlimited power in Egypt?
They did early in ancient Egypt's history. The pharaoh was the high priest of every divine cult. That power and authority eroded over the centuries, and the priesthoods of the gods took more and more power from the pharaohs.
What is the other name of king of Tudor Edward 6?
Paige Reeves.
Many people think Tudor Edward 6 had brown hair but infact, he was ginger. He was actually the queen of switzerland. Not many people know this but he had 139 children all named Georgina. He actually lived in Antartica as well.
What is most exspensive diamond in the queens crown?
Since none of the current crown jewel components are available for sale, or valued otherwise, it's not possible to give a monetary-amount answer to your question.
However, the largest diamond in the Imperial State Crown -- one of many, as below -- is the Cullinan II, or Lesser Star of Africa Diamond.
The Cullinan II -- again, one of many -- weighs 317.4 carats (63.5 g), is rated as D or E colour, Flawless, and and is the fourth largest polished diamond in the world, according to Wikipedia, also below.
(Wikipedia lists an estimate for all of the Cullinan diamonds -- nine in all -- cut from the massive 3,000+ carat raw stone as US$400 million.)
What is the name of the first wife that king Henri VII had beheaded?
It was Henry VIII that had two of his six wives beheaded. The first to be executed was his second wife Anne Boleyn. Despite the birth of their daughter Elizabeth, Anne was unable to provide Henry with the male heir he desperately wanted. He eventually tired of her, and eventually trumped up charges of treason and witchcraft were brought against her. She was found guilty and beheaded by a swordsman on 19 May 1536. The next wife to be beheaded was Catherine Howard, Henry's fifth wife in 1542. She was actually a cousin of Anne Boleyn.
Was King George VI supposed to become king?
No. It was his elder brother who was supposed to become King Edward VIII, but he wanted to marry an American divorcee of low standing and he was not allowed to do that, so he abdicated and George became king.
What is the concept of divine right?
It is the belief that God's chosen are blessed and deserve what they desire.
What momentary British monarch was dubbed little man by ex girlfriends?
The momentary British monarch referred to as "little man" by ex-girlfriends is King Edward VIII. He was known for his brief reign in 1936, which lasted less than a year before he abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. His height and demeanor may have contributed to the nickname from his former partners.
Who were the Dukes of York during seventeenth century?
Answer: There were two people styled Duke of York in the 17th century: Charles Stuart, until he became King Charles I of Great Britain in 1625. James Stuart, from birth (1633) until he became King James II of Great Britain in 1685.
Can the queen choose who will be king?
A queen can rule a kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II is the ruler of the United Kingdom.
The word kingdom is taken to mean an area ruled by a monarch (rather than only a king).
