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Can the Queen of England command the army?
Under British constitutional law the command and government of the British armed forces is vested in the Queen and as such she holds the highest office in the military chain of command.
Can the Queen tell the prime minister what to do?
The monarch remains constitutionally empowered to exercise the royal prerogative against the advice of the prime minister or the cabinet, but in practice would only do so in emergencies or where existing precedent does not adequately apply to the circumstances in question.
Does the Queen have any power over Parliament?
Along with the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the Crown is an integral part of the institution of Parliament. The Queen plays a constitutional role in opening and dissolving Parliament and approving Bills before they become law.
What armies does the Queen control?
Queen Elizabeth II is colonel-in-chief of 16 British Army regiments and corps, and many Commonwealth units. This position creates a personal link between the regiment and the monarch.
Does the Queen hold any power?
Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most famous and admired people on Earth. As the nominal leader of the United Kingdom since 1952—making her the country’s longest-serving monarch—her influence is felt the world over. But despite that enormous influence, the Queen holds no real power in British government.
The Queen holds the position of Lord High Admiral in the Royal Navy and is supported by other Members of the Royal Family who have special relationships with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. These relationships are either an honorary position or as a serving officer.
Are there any members of the royal family in the military?
Royal Family in the Armed Forces. The Queen holds the position of Colonel-in-Chief of numerous regiments in the United Kingdom and throughout the Commonwealth. Her Majesty is supported by other Members of the Royal Family who have special relationships, such as honorary colonelcies (known as Royal colonels), with various Army regiments and corps.
How were military forces formed in the British Empire?
In Britain before the 17th century, military forces were usually formed when there was a need to attack someone else or whenever the land itself came under attack, with the soldiers and sailors conscripted from the local populace.
Does Prince William have a job in the military?
Prince William was commissioned as an army officer in front of Her Majesty The Queen at Sandhurst in December 2006 and joined the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals) where he held the rank of Lieutenant. The Queen has strong links with the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom and with Commonwealth Air Forces.
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