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Can the Queen take control of military?
Command the Armed Forces With the power to command the army, though, comes the power to delegate that duty as well. The Queen can assign the position of Commander-in-Chief to another government official, most commonly the Prime Minister or the Secretary of State for Defence.
Does the Queen swear an oath?
“The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. So help me God.” Then the Queen shall kiss the Book and sign the Oath. The Queen having thus taken her Oath shall return again to her Chair, and the Bible shall be delivered to the Dean of Westminster.
What military rank does the Queen hold?
Living Members of the Royal Family
| Name of royal | Branch of service | Rank whilst active |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom | Auxiliary Territorial Service, British Army | Subaltern (equivalent to Army Lieutenant), Junior Commander (equivalent to Army Captain) |
| Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster | British Army | Major |
Can a British monarch be removed?
The abolition of monarchy involves the ending of monarchical elements in government, usually hereditary. 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.
What is the Queen’s relationship with the Armed Forces?
During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles. Since then, The Queen has maintained a close relationship with the Armed Forces through regular visits to service establishments and ships.
Why did MPs become more assertive during Elizabeth’s reign?
Elizabeth made sure her Privy Councillors sat in Parliament to help control proceedings. During Elizabeth’s reign however, MPs became more assertive and influential. They were in conflict with Elizabeth over the following issues.
What could Elizabeth do to Parliament?
Parliament could only meet if Elizabeth called it, and she set the agenda. Parliament could only talk about what Elizabeth allowed it to discuss. Elizabeth mainly used Parliament to grant her taxes – this was her main income. Elizabeth could close (prorogue) Parliament at any time.
Why did some Puritan MPs challenge Elizabeth I?
Some Puritan MPs disagreed with this compromise and challenged Elizabeth by threatening to not grant her taxes. Elizabeth said religion was a ‘matter of state’, not for Parliament, and forbade them to discuss religion.