Persian Realm

Great Britain is the oldest Parliamentary democracy in the world yet it hardly has a Constitution. 

 

This Excellent documentary offers some interesting and surprising revelations on the pros and cons of the British Institutions: Is Queen Elizabeth II as powerless as it is often claimed or does the Queen of England have Royal Prerogatives ? Can she influence her country's politics ? Or is she Only a symbolic figurehead as for instance is the case in a Truly Constitutional Monarchy like Sweden ( which has a much younger dynasty than that of the House of Windsor) Is the Labor Party inspired by Republican ideas ?

 

 

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PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY

 

 

 

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Power & Glory of the British Monarchy (1/3)

Power & Glory of the British Monarchy (2/3)

Power & Glory of the British Monarchy (3/3)

 

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THE QUEEN & PRIME MINISTER

 

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The Queen and the Prime Minister:

An insight into the relationship between past and present Prime Ministers and The Queen, with footage kindly donated from the BBC's 'The Queen at 80'.

The Queen's address to Parliament at Westminster Hall:

The Queen's address to both Houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall, 20 March 2012.

 

 

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ROYAL PERSPECTIVES

 

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The Crown: PBS Report on how and when it can be borrowed  by the Queen for ceremonial duties:

And Explained by Her Majesty The Queen Herself:

 

New Rules Set for the British Monarchy and it's Constitution:

 

 

 

 

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