Is Queen Elizabeth II as powerless as it is often claimed or does the Queen of England have Royal Prerogatives ? Can she influence her country’s politics ? Or is she Only a symbolic figurehead as for instance is the case in a Truly Constitutional Monarchy like Sweden ( which has a much younger dynasty than that of the House of Windsor) Is the Labor Party inspired by Republican ideas ? Some interesting and surprising revelations on the pros and cons of the British Institution in this Excellent documentary.
Power & Glory of the British Monarchy (1/3)
Power & Glory of the British Monarchy (2/3)
Power & Glory of the British Monarchy (3/3)
The Crown: PBS Report on how and when it can be borrowed by the Queen for ceremonial duties:
And Explained by Her Majesty The Queen Herself:
New Rules Set for the British Monarchy and it’s Constitution:
Ten things you didn’t know about the British monarchy
(Not all is applied as strictly as proclaimed here except on paper):
England’s Budget-Conscious Queen
Related Blogs:
HISTORY FORUM: Monarchy – The Early Kings by David Starkey (6 Parts)
ROYALTY:Shahbanou Farah and Queen MUM Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Mid 1970’s)
EMINENT PERSIANS: Henry Dallal photographer of Queen Elizabeth II
