Will a new king or Queen change England politics after the current monarch?

Question

Also, any other country affected by the english monarchy.

Answer 1

Hello littleblanket.

   Despite all talk of 'Figurehead' the English Monarchy is and has been one of the dominating factors among the world's 'movers and shakers'.   Before voicing comment on their obsolescence, take a minute to look at the situation in perspective to the politics of the U.S.A.   Would you say the Kennedy's or the  Rockefellers are powerless figureheads?   Whether in office or on the golf course, these are the people making decisisions which affect the lives of every single U.S. citizen and the majority of the worlds population in some way.   The Royal Family keeps no lesser company.

   Don't let the 'figurehead' euphamisms fool you.   It's all about the political machine and the money.

Regards,

Lenny.

Answer 2

While it is said that the monarchy does not involve itself in politics in a direct way, there is little doubt that they are very influential in a number of ways.

For example, the leader of Britain's parliament meets regularly with the monarch to discuss current events and affairs of state.

Additionally, as the largest landowners and among the wealthiest people in the UK, the royals have a lot of influence through their wealth an the power it brings.

So, there is every chance that indirectly the royal family influences politics, especially political direction, but it is never done publicly or in a direct way.

Cheers :-)

Answer 3

The monarch can only influence  and advise politicians;for laws to change,an act of Parliament is needed.If any changes occur because of Charles' or William's suggestions,it's because they have the backing of the politicians who hold the power to change laws.

Answer 4

Although they don't have much true power, having access to those who run things does give you a certain amount of advisory power. - Queen Elizabeth is very old fashioned and does things a traditional way, Prince Charles however is quite modern and somewhat radical in the way he thinks, even though when he becomes King he will be restricted in the WAY he communicates his thoughts, I can't imagine he will not be forthright in his opinions when dealing with the Government and Ministers. Its this gentle arm twisting that may or may not have an effect on politics in the future.

Answer 5

England has 57 territories that woulde be fully affected by a change of throne. The King or Queen is a direct advisor to all english politions. besides the territroys england is one of the super powers of the world and has left influence in many other countries it used to occupy. the relationship between the united states and britain changes with each new monarch it is currently very good and is one of the main reasons the united states is still functioning.

Answer 6

It is an elected parliament that changes the politics of a county   and is the measure of democracy. Figureheads are totally irrelevant to the political agenda of parliament

Answer 7

The British monarch doesn't have the authority to do such, so no.

Answer 8

The monarch is above politics. The monarch is the Prime Minister's advisor and protector of the individual's liberty.

Outwardly, nothing in politics will change.

What happens to the Queen and future King affects over a quarter of the world's population. She is Queen of the UK and Northern Ireland, Queen of Canada, Queen of New Zealand, Australia, Jamica, Bermuda, Gilbratar - in total 57 countries and territories.

Answer 9

You have to ask the Bilderberg Group. I don't know were this year's is going to be. Only they plan that

Answer 10

No.   The monarch in each of the countries in Common Wealth personal union can give advise to each Head of Government (usually a Prime Minister or Primer) but can not instruct the Head of Government in any way.   A change of the monarch, in what is called a "demise of the crown", would see a new monarch who may or may not give different advice but it is unlikely that the Head of Government would significantly change major governmental policies.