What is the role of the English monarch in today's world affairs?

Answer 1

The English monarch has very little power left today, especially when compared to the monarchy's power in the past. However, the English monarch, currently Elizabeth II, is more of a head of state or representative of the country. The monarch does have a lot of influence in world affairs because of her position, wealth and historical importance, but generally it is the British government headed by the Prime Minister that deals with England's involvement in world Affairs. Undoubtedly, the finest ambassador a country could hope for.

Answer 2

The monarchy is the head of state. At the moment this is Queen Elizabeth 2

The palace of westminister still has official rooms set aside for the Queen.However theQueen will rarely invovle herself in politics today and prefers to leave the government country to her elected repersentitves The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. A monarch is a hereditary ruler; a constitutional monarchy is a state headed by a monarch who rules according to the constitution.

AnswerThe English monarch is largely a figurehead. While she does appoint the prime minister, she never appoints anyone but the head of the majority party/colition. She is also the head of the Church of England but does little actual theological work in this role. She is however a symbol of the continuity between English past and future and a symbol of English culture. She wields no actual power, but she remains important as a symbol.