Hi all, sorry for the late blog posts, revising for A Level exams are really time consuming. And I am still not done! I still have coursework to get done but as far as I am concerned, my summer holiday has already started.
Before the post actually starts, I just wanted to say that I have work experience with my Member of Parliament! My proudest achievement to date, something tells me it is going to be a good summer.
So, I wanted to blog about the Royal Family, why? I don’t really know, but I do love them and so exited for baby Cambridge (William and Catharine’s baby). Four generations of Royals in line, it’s going to be amazing.
In regards to the Duke of Edinburgh, I am so glad he’s out of hospital and hope that the results come out as nothing wrong. Not heard much from South Africa and Nelson Mandela, I hope he’s recovering well.
Ive never seen the queen so happy when her horse won at Ascott yesterday, she’s wonderful and I’ve heard people say that the more time goes on, the more they warm to her. Long Live The Queen!
Like most monarchy, the British institution is an interesting one, quoting the Kings Speech ‘we are not a family, but a firm’.
So what does the Royal Family / Monarchy do?
The Queen is the representative of the United Kingdom, even more so than the Prime Minister. Their reign is basically for life making the majority of the world recognising them instantly. The Queen herself is head of the Commonwealth, so countries such as Australia have a monarch figure, (did you know that Australia gave the Speakers chair in the House of Commons?) Just thought I would mention that.
The monarch also has the power to appoint and dismiss Prime Ministers, the only person able to do so except for a vote of no confidence. The monarch is expected to react first if they see the country going downhill. In addition, the Prime Minister has a meeting with the King or Queen every Thursday. The monarch addressed the Government on the state opening of Parliament.
Some people say that we can do without the monarchy, but I personally don’t understand how, our daily news would have a gap and whatever they spend they gain back again. They’re a tourist attraction that holds our kingdom together.
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