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After more than 70 years of service to the British people, Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland surrounded by her family. Upon his death, Charles became the first king of the United Kingdom since 1937. He is a member of the House of Windsors, the reigning royal family who ascended the throne more than a century ago.
In 1901, King Edward VII succeeded his mother, Queen Victoria of the House of Hanover, as the new monarch of the United Kingdom, ensuring a new era for the royal family. Windsor is the sovereign monarchy of 15 states, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Since the reign of Edward VII, there have been five other monarchs in the royal house: George V, Edward VIII, George VI, Elizabeth and Charles.
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What is the role of the monarchy?
The UK government is based on a constitutional monarchy, with the monarch acting as the Head of State; however, all power to make political decisions rests with the elected government and Parliament.
The House of Windsors reigned as the British royal family for over a century, following the death of Queen Victoria.
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According to the royal family’s website, “The monarch assumes constitutional and representative duties that have developed over more than a thousand years of history. In addition to these state duties, the monarch has a less formal role of ‘Head of the nation.’ serves as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognizes success and excellence; and upholds the ideal of voluntary service. “
The monarch can also receive support in his official duties from members of his family. Furthermore, charitable work and advising the current prime minister was a common duty of the monarchy, especially during the reign of Elizabeth II.
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Over the last few centuries, the political power held by the monarchy has slowly declined, starting with the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and later with the English Civil War.
How is the royal family paid?
The royal family earns their annual income from the Sovereign Grant, which is funded by British taxpayers provided by the Treasury, according to Insider. Each year the monarchy is paid an equivalent to 25% of the Crown’s real estate profits in exchange for handing over all profits from their properties to the government. The grant also helps pay for travel expenses, property management and the payroll of royal family employees.
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“The grant will be reviewed every five years by the Royal Trustees (the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Keeper of the Private Exchange) and the annual financial accounts will continue to be prepared and published by the Keeper of the Private Exchange,” according to the family’s website. real.
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How long has the royal family been in power?
The current royal family of the House of Windsor has been in power since the ascension of King Edward VII in 1901. Edward was initially part of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha before renaming it the English Windsor during the First World War.
However, a monarchy has existed in England and Great Britain for over 1,200 years with 61 monarchs.
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