What does the queen ACTUALLY do??

Question

apart from sign stuff and wave at us and the xmas speech???

Answer 1

Watch the series "The Royal Family at work" currently showing on BBC1.  You might get a serious answer to your silly question.

Answer 2

According to Buckingham Palace's website http://www.royal.gov/uk

this is what The Queen does:

"The Sovereign has important ceremonial and formal roles with respect to the British Government.

As Head of State The Queen has to remain strictly neutral with respect to political matters, unable to vote or stand for election.

But The Queen does have important ceremonial and formal roles in relation to the Government of the UK.

The formal phrase 'Queen in Parliament' is used to describe the British legislature, which consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Queen's duties include opening each new session of Parliament, dissolving Parliament before a general election, and approving Orders and Proclamations through the Privy Council.

The Queen also has a close relationship with the Prime Minister, retaining the right to appoint and meet with him or her on a regular basis.

In addition to playing a specific role in the UK Parliament based in London, The Queen has formal roles with relation to the devolved assemblies of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. "

Answer 3

The current British monarch is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, her husband is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (he is not King since he is only the husband of the Queen, the British throne was passed down by the Queen's father, King George VI of the United Kingdom).

The British monarchy is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, and holds the now constitutional position of head of state. According to convention The Queen's powers are exercised upon the advice of her prime minister. She does however possess certain reserve powers which she may exercise at her own discretion.

In addition to her constitutional duties, The Queen has an important role to play in public. A national figurehead, The Queen provides a focus for identity, offers recognition of achievement of all kinds, and supports the ideals of public and charitable work.

Her Majesty acts a focus for national unity and pride by means of regular visits in the UK, her other realms, the Commonwealth and overseas destinations. The Queen is supported by other members of the Royal Family, who also carry out thousands of visits each year.

The Queen recognises excellence and achievement. This takes place in many ways: through Royal visits which provide a 'seal of approval' to a charity or community; through the award of honours and prizes to outstanding individuals; and through messages sent to those celebrating special birthdays or wedding anniversaries.

The Queen and the Royal Family also play an important part in the public and voluntary sector. Through involvement with hundreds of charities, military units and other organisations, they promote the ideal of service to others.

Answer 4

As Raymo says, watch the series which is on TV Monday nights...it gives an excellent insight into the working life of Her Majesty...you can also get lots of info here...

http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page4685....

It has to be said that she does a d**n sight more than I do and she is 81yrs old too

Answer 5

she is give her instructions

Answer 6

the Queen is a figure head & like a Beauty Queen does charitable works in the name of her country!

she also still has some pull in the government but not enough to invoke or evoke laws she her self made.

Answer 7

she just burns the tax which we pay...and she waves at us at xmas.....apart from that she doesnt even have 2 lift a finger.......