What kind of monarchy does Britain have?
England has a constitutional monarchy. This means the the monarch is Head of State but has the right to inform to consult, to encourage and to warn.
Why was it bad for King Charles to get married to a catholic?
to annoy parliament
King Charles II married the Catholic Catherine of Braganza because, not only was he secretly Catholic himself, but also because in her dowry, Portugal (her home country) ceded Bombay and Tangier, which opened up British trade in India, a serious political and fiscal coup.
What laws did William II create?
In 1890, he asked the dominating Bismarck to resign. He resisted efforts to introduce democratic reforms.
His government provided services, from programs for social welfare, to cheaper transportation and electricity. An excellent system of public schools that began under Bismarck taught students obedience to the emperor along with reading, writing, and mathematics.
William II lavished funds on a German military machine, already the most powerful in Europe. He also launched an ambitious campaign to expand the German navy and win an overseas empire to compete with those of France and Britain.
What were the titles of Henry II?
At the start of his reign, Henry VIII's full title was "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England, France and Lord of Ireland". After 1521 he styled himself "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England, France, Defender of the Faith and Lord of Ireland", after he was awarded the title "Defender of the Faith by Pope Leo X.
From 1535, he used the title "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England and France, Defender of the Faith, Lord of Ireland and of the Church of England in Earth Supreme Head" and after 1536 he used the title "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England and France, Defender of the Faith, Lord of Ireland and of the Church of England and also of Ireland in Earth Supreme Head".
His title was changed one final time in 1541 to "Henry the Eighth, by the Grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith and of the Church of England and also of Ireland in Earth Supreme Head".
Why did monarchs of this time believe their authority should never be questioned?
they ruled by divine right
How are divine right and absolute monarchy linked?
Divine Right is what gives legitimacy to the absolute monarch. Divine Right argues that the specific king who governs was chosen by the local religion's divinities to rule, which nullifies much of the opposition to his power. Vested with the power granted by divine right, an absolute monarch can then go about making all of the political decisions in the country.
How many children did Henry II have?
Richard I "The Lionheart" WAS KING
Geoffrey duke of Brittany
Jonh WAS KING AFTER RICHARD
The Person who had the best claim to the throne is Harold godwinson. This is because he had the stingiest relationship to King Edward. Also Harold was the only One that was declaired King by the Wotan. The witan were the kings advisitory council
Why did parliament invited Charles 1 son to rule England as king again after Cromwell died?
because Cromwell's son didn't want to follow his father's footsteps and no one else was willing, so who better than the next in line to throne.
Who was the most evil king of England?
As an archaeologist, I will attempt to answer this question to the best of my ability. Firstly, know that many monarchs were deemed evil, but most of these actions were desirable of an English monarch, there have been bad kings in terms of political stability and popularity. But there are at least three cases of evil monarchs, so here we go, with the three most evil monarchs, then we will eliminate on terms of actions and public perception.
Edward I of England (1272 - 1306) - As the hammer of the Scots and oppressor of the welsh, Edward was responsible for many militarial actions, his prowess of a war leader is undoubtable. During his campaigns, thousands were butchered and opressed, Edward was responsible for supressing two countries, he ruled with an iron fist. The accountable evils he comitted were the deaths of these innocents, in that note, he was evil in that he didn't care about whom he destroyed, but he wasn't in judging the fact if he hadn't performed these acts, people would consider him a poor monarch. But still, he is the third on our list.
Richard I of England (1189 - 1199) - The absentee king was more duke of Normandy than king of England. Richard, though a war hero, is responsible for the murder of inmeasurable victims during the third crusades and the french offense. He was unpopular due to his lack of interest in English affairs. From the evidence, he is the second evilest monarch on our list.
now the final monarch on your list...
Mary of England - During her reign, simply due to religious hatred and predjudice, over 500 protestants were killed and the others were greatly oppressed, could you want more evidence?
summing up all notes, the most evilest monarch is...Richard I. though all monarchs on the list commited murder and atrocities, Edward murdered on his own soil, in the interests of his people and kingdom.
Mary murdered on her own soul, but in the interests of herself.
But Richard murdered in TWO continents, and selfishly abandoned his post on the English throne.
So there you have it, Richard I of England, most evil monarch, hope this helps greatly.
A courtier was an official member of the court, often holding some official position such as Master of the King's Horse, or Master of he King's Chamber , or Master of the Revels. The Tudors were the English dynasty consisting of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.
When did Mary start killing Protestants?
Mary Tudor, Mary I was queen of England and Ireland from 1553 to 1558, was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. She was widely known for the executions of Protestants, which gained her the nickname of 'Bloody Mary'. One of her first actions after her ascension to the throne was to release several Roman catholic lords that were imprisoned, she had never agreed with England's break up with Roman Church, she tried to reconcile with the Pope Julius III, and, as part of this process, she started a series of executions of rich and important Protestants that started in the year 1555.
What does HRH stand for after Queen Elizabeth's name?
HRH stands for His Royal Highness, Prince William.
Is there a last name of Queen?
The last name of the Queen of England Elizabeth II is Windsor. The name was originally Colberg-Goethe but during WWII they changed the name of the Royal House to a more "English-sounding" name.
Why did Henry Tudor invade wales and England?
Blame his mother Margaret Beaufort. Richard III was King at the time, as he inherited after his brother, Edward V, died. Edward had two sons who were to young, so Richard took the crown and sent his nephews to the tower - where they died. Meanwhile, England hated Richard, who was of the Plantagenet blood line and from York, and Henry VII, of the Tudor line and from Lancashire, was in exile in France. Margaret, meanwhile, organised the whole campaign and summoned her son back in time to kill Richard III and take the crown for himself.
When did Henry VIII have a jousting accident?
In 1524 and again in 1536.
The latter was the one where he hurt his leg, which would continue to plague him during the rest of his reign.
Can you show me a picture of bloody Mary?
yes you can
well i have but you wouldn't wanna buy a book just to see one picture
well anyway there is a picture in daring book for girls
its a thik blue book
What are the ingredients in a bloody Mary mix?
vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices or flavorings such as Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, beef consomme or bouillon, horseradish, celery, olive, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and celery salt.
In an absolute monarchy, only the monarch has power, so everyone other than the monarch has no power. In a constitutional monarchy, who is deprived of power depends entirely on the constitution in question.
How powerful is the queen of England?
There has not been a Queen (or King) of England for over 300 years.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a constitutional monarch.
This means that while all government actions are carried out in her name, and sometimes with her advice, the actual decision making is done by her elected government ministers.
What is the difference between parliamentary monarchy and absolute monarchy?
Parliamentary monarchy is a monarchy where the leader is only used as a figurehead. (only there for show, for looks, etc. while the parliament deals with all the work.
Absolute monarch is where the leader is in complete control of EVERYTHING. He isn't just there for looks, he's there because he has all power and makes all decisions.
The second paragraph is correct (about the Absolute Monarchy), but the first is not quite right - a parliamentary monarchy (usually referred to as a constitutional monarchy) does NOT have to have an impotent monarch. In a parliamentary monarchy, the monarch remains the Head of State, and may also retain a variable amount of Executive Branch power. Certain parliamentary monarchs have virtually no real Executive power, while others have a significant amount, including cases where the monarch is dominant over Parliament.
For example, compare the governments of Great Britain, Jordan, and Monaco. All are nominally constitutional (parliamentary) monarchies, but the amount of power retained by the monarch varies widely.
What did the Long Parliament demand of Charles?
They Demanded That He Not Have Full Power And That He Couldnt Dissolve Them Again