The Queen and the UK

The Queen and the UK

Her Majesty the Queen
The Queen is Head of State in the United Kingdom. As a constitutional monarch, Her Majesty does not 'rule' the country, but fulfils important ceremonial and formal roles with respect to Government. She is also Fount of Justice, Head of the Armed Forces and has important relationships with the established Churches of England and Scotland. Read more about The Queen's State roles in the UK and Crown dependencies in this section.
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The Queen and the Armed Forces

The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces and takes a keen interest in all the Armed Services, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth.



The Queen and other religious faiths

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Modern Britain is a multi-cultural, multi-faith society, made up of Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs and people of other faiths. This is reflected in the work of The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.



The Queen, elections and voting

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As Head of State, The Queen must remain politically neutral. Her Majesty and her family never vote or stand for election to any position, political or otherwise. This enables them to provide continuity and focus for national unity.