monarchy (2024)

FAQs

Do you get a reply if you write to the king? ›

As a constitutional Monarch, His Majesty does not intervene in any political or personal disputes, and letters asking him to do so will receive a standard reply to this effect. For security reasons, the Correspondence Team are unable to accept any unsolicited gifts which are sent to The King.

In 2013, Mantel caused controversy when she referred to the Princess of Wales as a “shop window mannequin” whose sole purpose was to provide an heir to the throne. During a lecture at the British Museum, she claimed that the duch*ess had no personality and described her as “gloss-varnished”.

The princess of Wales said that she was in the “early stages” of preventative chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer, she announced March 22, 2024, in a video statement. She did not specify the kind of cancer. The diagnosis came after Kate underwent major abdominal surgery in January.

Although The Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation. As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history.

And that's because Queen Elizabeth II was what's officially known as a queen regnant: a monarch with the same ranking as a king who has authority to reign over the kingdom (in this case, England) and has sovereign power. Kate will instead be a queen consort, the wife of a reigning king (William, of course).

If the King of England decides to step aside, his eldest son, Prince William, will then take the reins. But the last time a king abdicated the British throne was when King Edward VIII stepped down on Dec. 11, 1936.

Lèse-majesté (/ˌlɛzˌmæʒɛsˈteɪ/) or lese-majesty (/ˌliːz ˈmædʒɪsti/) is an offence or defamation against the dignity of a ruling head of state (traditionally a monarch but now more often a president) or of the state itself.

All the big British pop stars were on the invite list: Adele, Harry Styles, Robbie Williams, Elton John, and of course, The Spice Girls. But here's the thing: they all said "no thanks".

"None of the royal family will watch." Nevertheless, occasionally over the last seven years, certain royals have indicated not only their awareness of the show, but that they may in fact watch and possibly even enjoy it. Here we look at some of the royal family's comments about The Crown.

The Afternoon. As the image of Kate and her kids made the rounds, people focused on two things: (1) the fact that Kate's ring was missing. (2) the fact that Princess Charlotte's sleeve had a glaring Photoshop error.

Did Kensington Palace say Princess Kate is doing well despite Prince William missing event? ›

Princess Kate is 'doing well' despite Prince William missing event for 'personal matter', says Kensington Palace. Kensington Palace has made an official statement regarding Princess Kate's health, revealing she is “doing well”.

Key Points. Kate Middleton has been spotted in public for the first time since December. She is on a break from royal duties until after Easter as she recovers from an abdominal surgery. Images and videos published by The Sun show Kate with her husband, Prince William, at Windsor Farm shop.

Abolition has been carried out in various ways, including via abdication leading to the extinction of the monarchy, legislative reform, revolution, coup d'état, and decolonisation.

An Act of parliament would transfer Crown assets to the nation or parliament, the Crown would be abolished along with the position of monarch and other royal and aristocratic titles, and a new office of president would be established.

Working Members of the Royal Family continue to support The King in his many State and national duties, as they did for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth for many years. They also carry out important work in the areas of public and charitable service in their own right.

For those who do wish to write directly to The King, the letter should begin 'Sir' or 'May it please Your Majesty'. It ends with 'I have the honour to remain, Sir, Your Majesty's most humble and obedient subject' and then your name.

While it would appear that the Queen rarely, if ever, responds to correspondence from the public, the monarch does in fact spend a portion of her day reading letters from the public, and the official royal website states that she has a "keen interest" in reading the letters.

Writing to the King and Queen

Unless you are personally known to the Sovereign, any letter to The King or Queen should be addressed to 'The Private Secretary to His Majesty The King'.

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