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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.

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Who was queen of England when shakespeare started writing?

Elizabeth the first reigned England during the time William Shakespeare began to write.

How many queens was called Elizabeth?

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain (comprising of England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland has four Children:

  1. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales Born 14 November 1948
  2. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal Born 15 August 1950
  3. Prince Andrew, Duke of York Born 19 February 1960
  4. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex Born 10 March 1964

Was there any controversy over queen elizabeth reign?

well in 1970, apparently while she was in Australia she was on a train and someone put a log on the tracks to try and derail the train. But the train wasn't moving fast enough to be derailed. The Queen apparently never even new about this, (So that tells you how bad of a try it was) But anyway...Who would want to kill Elizabeth II? Long live the Queen!

Was the King in the Kings Speech Queen Elizabeth's father?

The King in the King's Speech is King George VI, father of the current reigning Queen Elizabeth II of the UK.

When and where was elizibeth 1 born?

Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926

Who was reigning monarch in England when the Titanic sank?

The Titanic sank in April 1912, which was about two years into the reign of George V.

What does Queen Elizabeth's job include and what does she do?

Most of her role now is symbolic and she cannot exercise choice in what she does

She is the Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces.

She signs laws to bring them into being.

She appoints Prime Ministers.

She formally opens and closes parliament.

She formally makes the honours such as knighthoods.

She reads a speech for every parliament outlining what the government will do - but the politicians decide what goes into it.

She also carries out many public appointments and foreign visits.

Who will be the ruler of England upon Queen Elizabeth 11's death?

His Royal Highness The Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, Prince and Great Steward of Scotland, Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Great Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Member of the Order of Merit, Knight of the Order of Australia, Companion of the Queen's Service Order, Honorary Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Chief Grand Commander of the Order of Logohu, Member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, Canadian Forces Decoration, Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty. Attaniout Ikeneego, Pisimwa Kamiwohkitahpamikohk.

Though when he becomes king he will be George VII... its complicated

What age did Queen Victoria take the throne?

There has not been a Queen (or King) of England since the year 1707.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and she was born on 21st April 1926.

Who was queen Mary aka bloody Mary?

"Bloody Mary" was a nickname given to Mary I of England, who was a staunch Catholic and who proposed to undo the move to Protestantism which took place in the reigns of her father Henry VIII and brother Edward VI. She used force to put down the supporters of Protestantism and put some of them to death, hence the moniker.

On Mary's death her sister Elizabeth succeeded to the throne and undid everything that Mary had done. Protestantism was restored and it was the Catholics who were put to death. However, Elizabeth was never called "Bloody Elizabeth".

Mary was not really in Shakespeare's time--she died 6 years before he was born. His parents would have remembered her well, however.

Does Queen Elizabeth II believe in divine right?

Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603. Now, what was your question?

Why is the queen of England called the II if elizabeth I had no children?

Because she is the second queen to rule England of that name.

It has nothing to do with having children, or else William I, Richard I, Richard II, Edward VI, Mary I, Charles II, William III, Mary II, William IV and Edward VI would also not count for none ever had a legitimate child.

If you only count the ancestors of the current queen even less would count, since some had children, but they or their lines died out, like Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI, Richard III, Anne and George IV.

Why was the Magna Carta created and what were its effects on England?

It made it so it could limit King John in 1215 and other furture kings' power. Its effects on england were that it gave the citizens some rights and forced the kings act according to law because if they didn't they could lose their status.

Who Succeeded Elizabeth 2?

No one has succeeded Elizabeth 2 she's still queen but it's highly likely her son will become Charles3 when she does pass away!

Does queen elizabeth 2 have any pets?

yes she loves horses especially since her tenth birthday when her father bought her a pony. yes she loves horses especially since her tenth birthday when her father bought her a pony.

What type of political system is headed by Queen Elizabeth 2nd England?

The political system that was headed by Queen Elizabeth II was a monarchy. Elizabeth has been acting Queen since her coronation in 1953.

Does Lee Williams have children?

Leona Lewis does not have any children as of yet. She is a popular British singer most probably known for her hit single "Bleeding Love". An interesting fact that when in Central London during a book signing she was punched by a crazed fan.

Does the Queen of England rule over Australia in any political activities?

The Queen has very little actual power over Australia. Her representative in Australia, the Governor-General, has more power - but her role is mostly ceremonial. The Governor-General plays a symbolic role, representing the authority (provided by the Queen) for the government to rule.

The Governor-General has the power to summon parliament, call elections and appoint the Prime Minister (the Governor-General has a responsibility to appoint the person most likely to maintain the support of the House of Representatives). They also appoint other officials, such as High Court Justices.

Therefore the Queen, through the Governor-General, does have some power over Australia - but most of this is symbolic.

How old is the queen of England 2012?

HM The Queen was born 21 April 1926. Therefore, as of 21 April 2012, she is 86.

How is Mary Queen of Scots related to Queen Elizabeth II?

Mary, Queen of Scots, gave birth to James VI of Scotland and was forced to abdicate the throne to him when he was 1. James VI became James I of England on the death of Elizabeth I. Then the crown went to his son Charles I, who was beheaded, once the monarchy was restored his son Charles II was put on the throne, followed by his brother James VII & II- who fled the country during the Glorious Revolution- at which time his daughter and her husband were invited to be Co- Monarchs William III and Mary II- had Mary died and William reigned alone (even though he was NOT in the direct succession it was the agreement of the government to allow him to rule with and then minus his wife. Had he had children after her death they would have been the next in line at which point it would have taken us away from the relations of Mary QUeen of Scots HOWEVER he never remarried or had children of his own so that NEVER happened). After William died his sister in law- the Sister of his wife and the Daughter of James VII and II. Once it was realized that she would never have a child survive into adulthood the Act of Settlement was passed which then backed UP the family line to the decendents of Sophia, Electress of Hanover and her Protestant decendents- Who's mother was the daughter of James VI and I and there for his grand daughter and the Great Grand Daughter of Mary, Queen of Scots, and through her the monarchs from George I until Elizabeth II all have decended. George I was a great great grandson of Mary Queen of Scots (from now on I'll list her as MQS), his son George II was the 3x great grandson of MQS, George III was the 5x great grandson of MQS, George IV was 6x great grandson as was his brother William IV. Their neice Victoria was 7x great grand daugher of MQS, her son Edward VII was 8x great grand son, his son George V was 9x great grandson, his son Edward VIII and his brother George VI were 10x great grandsons, and that makes Elizabeth her 11x great grand daughter of Mary Queen of Scots. People tend to discount women in history as "non-existent" and forget that women played the most important roles on the historical stage, but the men get all the attention! Through James VI & I daughter- which history largely forgets, and then her daughter who everyone else forgets about it seems (the first answer above for example) every Royal house in Europe is actually all decended from Mary Queen of Scots- thanks in large part to Victoria marrying her children and grandchildren off to everyone with a title at that time in Europe!

Where does a Queen live?

Bach when France was still a monarchy, French kings used to live in the palace of Versailles and in the numerous palaces and castles they owned : le Louvre, Fontainebleau, ...

Why was queen Elizabeth 1st put in jail?

Queen Elizabeth I (1533 - 1603) was locked up in the Tower of London in March 1554 for 8 weeks, (when she was still Princess Elizabeth) on the orders of her half sister, Mary I (1516 - 1558). Mary was suspicious of Elizabeth and thought she might be the inspiration for plots against her.

When Mary I died in 1558, Elizabeth became Queen.

What is the value of a 1985 penny stamped with queen Elizabeth II on one side and a pig on the other?

This question has already been posted. It's from Bermuda (as stated on the coin!) and is worth about 1 cent U.S.

Notes:

> There is a specific category for Coins and Currency that makes it much easier to find numismatic questions. This really doesn't have anything to do with checking accounts.

> Coins are said to be struck or minted rather than stamped. I don't know why, that's just what's done.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II?

HM Queen Elizabeth II is still alive. Her Majesty was 83 this year.