The British Monarchy & Royal Family Flashcards
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What is the name of the annual military parade celebrating the monarch's official birthday?
Answer: Trooping the Colour
Trooping the Colour is an annual parade on Horse Guards Parade in London marking the monarch's official birthday.
Which landmark document signed in 1215 first limited the power of the English monarch?
Answer: Magna Carta
Magna Carta (Great Charter), signed by King John in 1215, established that the king was subject to the rule of law.
What is the term for the speech in which the monarch outlines the government's policy agenda at the start of each parliamentary session?
Answer: The King's Speech (or Queen's Speech)
The King's Speech (formerly Queen's Speech) is delivered by the monarch but written by the government, setting out its legislative programme.
In which year did King Charles III become king?
Answer: 2022
King Charles III acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
What is the name of the monarch's private country residence in Norfolk?
Answer: Sandringham House
Sandringham House in Norfolk is the private country retreat used by the royal family, especially over Christmas.
What key principle did the Act of Settlement 1701 establish regarding the monarchy?
Answer: The monarch must be Protestant and cannot be or marry a Roman Catholic
The Act of Settlement 1701 ensured a Protestant succession to the throne and barred Roman Catholics from becoming monarch.
What formal power does the monarch exercise when approving legislation passed by Parliament?
Answer: Royal Assent
Royal Assent is the monarch's formal approval that transforms a parliamentary bill into an Act of Parliament; it has not been refused since 1708.