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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Iraq and Afghanistan

The Duke of York in Afghanistan

In their honorary roles within the Armed Forces, members of the Royal Family carry out regular visits related to operations in Afghanistan and, formerly, in Iraq.

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.