Monarchy

Question 1

Roles of the monarch?

Answer 1

constitutional
figurehead
head of commonwealth
head of the executive, legislature, and judiciary
commander in chief of armed forces
supreme governer of CofE
head of state in 15 commonwealth countries
royal prerogative- only really used by PM
Can award Order of Merit
gives royal assent to bills
entertains visiting heads of state
Christmas message, messages of congratulations and condolence

Question 2

Funding of the monarchy?

Answer 2

Sovereign grant-money from crown estate
funds official expenses of queen i.e. royal employee salaries, hosting garden parties, state visit hospitality,
travel
upkeep royal palaces

Question 3

Funding of the monarchy?

Answer 3

Privy purse- Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall (goes to Charles), rent and income.
Funds private expenses and official expenses. Supports members of royal family

Question 4

Funding of the Monarchy?

Answer 4

Private Wealth - from shares and land i.e Sandringham