The Monarchy is an ancient framework of government in the United Kingdom. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. A British monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. Thus, the Monarchy in the UK has long history which considered the oldest of all modern constitutional monarchies such as Norway, Belgium, the Netherland, Spain and Monaco. In the meantime, the current monarchy in the UK is Elizabeth II. She was born in 1926 in London (the great –great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. After that she became Queen at the age of 25, when her father died, King George VI. In addition, it was crowned as a Queen on 2 Jun 1953 in Westminster Abbey, and she is the 40th monarch since William the conqueror.
Therefore, it is clear to conclude that the monarchy historically power in Britain has been rested since the medieval. Also Kings and queens succeed one another to the throne according to the laws of succession. A new monarchy accedes to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies. The oldest son of the current monarchy is the heir apparent with other close relatives said to be, say, second, third or fourth in line to the throne. Furthermore, if the oldest son is too young to reign, then a regent may take his place till he reaches a suitable age. There have been times in history when a pretender has laid claim to the throne, saying that it should rightfully belong to him, rather than to the person proclaimed king. In other words, he is trying to depose that king and to seize power for himself. His opponents would say that such a pretender is trying to usurp power. If he succeeds, then the person whose place he takes can be said to fall from power. A person who does not use power well can be said to abuse power.
Continue with the rest current Royal Family, start with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales.
Nowadays, the prince Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is Heir Apparent to the throne. He has two children, which are William in 1982 who is the oldest son and Prince Harry in 1984. Prince Charles married Lady Diana which is popular for many people across the world and also she is one of the Role Model in that time. The couple separated in 1992, and they divorced in 1996. After that the Prince Charles married Camellia. The Prince is well-known for his charity work and supports much of these charities such as The Prince’s Trust, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust and Prince’s Foundation for the built Environment.
Now we will look at a little background to Prince William. He is the bigger son to Prince Charles, and also consider as regimented person. His education is rich with more knowledge as well as experience. He obtained his degree from the University of ST Andrews, He enrolled in the Military. In 2009, he transferred to the Royal Air Force. By autumn 2010, he was completed his training, which is Underwent Helicopter Flying Training. Media these days look at Prince William and his future wife which is called Kate Middleton. On 16 November 2010, it was announced by Clarence House, his home near Buckingham Palace, that Prince William his girlfriend are to marry. Additionally, the wedding will be on 29 April 2011 in Westminster London.
How the monarchy is funded:
The income of the reigning monarch and his or her immediate family which known as the Royal Household, comes from four principal sources, the Civil List, Grant-in-aid, the Privy Purse and Personal income.
Sources:
http://www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199552610/morrison_ch01.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_William_of_Wales
http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Pressreleases/2011/PrinceWilliamappointedasColoneloftheIrishGuards10F.aspx
http://www.google.co.uk/images?um=1&hl=en&rlz=1G1SVEA_ENUK368&biw=1366&bih=643&tbs=isch:1&aq=f&aqi=&oq=&q=Queen%20of%20the%20UK%20Elizabete%20II%202011%20in%20her%20ship
http://www.royal.gov.uk/ThecurrentRoyalFamily/PrinceWilliam/PrinceWilliam.aspx
http://www.princeharry.co.uk/index.php/princeharry/prince-william-and-harry-have-been-made-honorary-canadian-rangers/
No comments:
Post a Comment