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BRITISH CULTURE THUONG MAI UNIVERSITY ENGLISH FACULTY - - DISCUSSION MONARCHY TOPIC: THE MONARCHY IN BRITISH Teacher: Đặng Thị Khánh Hà M.A Class code: 231ENTI041102 Implementation group: Group HA NOI 2023 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT MEMBER LISTS STT NAME TASK 22 Ngô Thị Phương Thảo 21 Nguyễn Thị Diễm Quỳnh 2.1 23 Nguyễn Thị Thu Thuỷ 2.2 20 Đỗ Quỳnh Nương 2.3 19 Đỗ Xuân Nhi 24 Nguyễn Thị COMMENT I + III 2.4 Huyền 2.5 Trang PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT POINTS PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT I INTRODUCTION The British monarchy is one of the oldest continuously existing institutions in the world, with roots that can be traced back over a thousand years It is a constitutional monarchy, meaning that the monarch's powers are limited by laws and regulations, and the country is governed by elected officials The current monarch is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II The role of the monarch is largely ceremonial and symbolic, with limited powers The King serves as the head of state and performs various ceremonial duties, such as opening and closing sessions of Parliament, granting honors and awards, and representing the country on state visits The monarchy plays a significant role in British culture and identity The King/Queen is seen as a unifying figure and a symbol of continuity and stability While the British monarchy's powers have been significantly reduced over time, it still retains some constitutional responsibilities Additionally, the monarch has a role in appointing the Prime Minister following a general election and can grant pardons or reduce sentences for convicted individuals PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT II CONTENT DEFINITION Monarchy is a form of government in which a single individual, usually called a monarch or king/queen, holds supreme authority and power over a country or territory The monarch usually inherits the position based on hereditary succession, meaning it is passed down within a family lineage In a monarchy, the monarch serves as the head of state and exercises varying degrees of power, depending on the specific system in place Monarchs may have absolute power, where their decisions and actions are not subject to any limitations or checks, or they may have limited powers, with their authority being constrained by a constitution, laws, or other governing bodies Monarchies can take different forms, including constitutional monarchies, where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution and the actual governance is carried out by elected representatives, and absolute monarchies, where the monarch holds unchecked power and authority The British monarchy is unquestionably one of the most renowned and popular royal families in the world The British monarchy is a group of people who are the family of the King or Queen of the United Kingdom 2.1 THE APPEARANCE OF MONARCHY 2.1.1 The appearance The role of the king in Britain serves as an example of how the constitution is incoherent The Queen appears to have almost total power based solely on written PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT legislation, which is extremely undemocratic 'Government for the people by the people' is a concept found in the American constitution There is nothing like in Britain In actuality, there is absolutely no such thing as "the people" in law In the past, Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech during the official opening of Parliament every autumn She outlines what my government' plans to in the upcoming year in it And it is not the people's government; it is hers According to the legislation, she is entitled to appoint anybody she wants to lead her administration There are no limitations on who the Queen can appoint as her prime minister, let run the government on her behalf, or fire when she's had enough They are all formally "servants of the Crown," not "the country" or "the people." At present, the current monarch is King Charles III, who ascended the throne and all the power on September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II The British monarchy is a constitutional monarchy, where  the monarch serves as the head of state, but the actual government is run by elected officials Vietnam follows a one-party communist system and does not have  monarchy, where the Communist Party of Vietnam holds the political power The British monarch's role is largely ceremonial,  representing continuity, unity, and national identity The monarch has limited political powers and works in tandem with the elected government In Vietnam, the political power is concentrated in the hands of the  Communist Party, specifically the Party General Secretary and the Politburo The president, who is responsible for representing the country domestically and internationally, making key appointments, PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT and ensuring the Document continues below Discover more from: Culture Bristish Trường Đại học… 7 documents Go to course Group British attitudes List of… Bristish Culture 100% (1) Group 6-British 23 23 Culture Bristish Culture None British attitudes Nhóm -… Bristish Culture None Group - British 35 24 Culture Bristish Culture None Authentic (40 đề) đề chẵn Bristish Culture None Văn hóa Anh so sánh (cột dọc) implementation of the constitution, holds the highestBristish office, but the power is Culture primarily exercised by the Party None The British monarchy  , where the throne passes from one monarch to their immediate heir, typically the eldest child Vietnam  , and the succession of political leadership is determined through the Party's internal mechanisms 2.1.2 The Monarchs of Britain The Monarchs of Britain has seen a progression of monarchs from the past to the present  Queen Victoria (1837-1901): Queen Victoria's reign marked the height of the British Empire She was a figurehead of the Victorian era and witnessed significant social and industrial transformations in Britain  Edward VII (1901-1910): Edward VII succeeded Queen Victoria and brought a more relaxed and modern style to the monarchy He focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and improving relationships with other European powers  George V (1910-1936): George V experienced the tumultuous period of World War I He played a crucial role in maintaining national morale during the war and oversaw the transition to a constitutional monarchy  Edward VIII (1936): Edward VIII's reign was short-lived, as he abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee This led to his younger brother ascending the throne  George VI (1936-1952): George VI became king following his brother's abdication His reign encompassed World War II, during which he provided stability and support to the British people  Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022): Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history Her reign has been marked by societal changes, PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT technological advancements, and shifts in the global political landscape She has witnessed the dissolution of the British Empire and has been a symbol of continuity and stability  Charles III (2022-present): He is a new king of Britain His Majesty has worked closely with many organisations, publicly supporting a wide variety of causes relating to the environment, rural communities, the built environment, the arts, healthcare and education 2.1.3 The royal family Picture 1: British Royal Family Tree The royal family consists of Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip who was died 2021 However, upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Charles has ascended the throne as King Charles III King Charles III had two sons with Princess Diana, but they divorced in 1996, then he got married with Camila The PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT King’s got two sons are Prince William and Harry respectively Prince William will be the next heir to the throne, followed by his three children Regarding Harry, he had got two children his wife Megan But they officially stepped down as senior working members of the British royal family on March 31, 2021 They moved their family to Canada temporarily before settling in California They were previously living at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate in Berkshire Other members of the royal family include Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward 2.2 THE REALITY OF MONARCHY 2.2.1 The reality The reality of the Queen's power in the UK can be understood within the context of the country's constitutional monarchy While the queen holds a significant symbolic and ceremonial role, her actual political power is limited In practice, of course, the reality is very different In fact the Queen cannot choose anyone she likes to be Prime Minister She has to choose someone who has the support of the majority of MPs in the House of Commons (the elected chamber of the two Houses of Parliament) This is because the law says that 'her' government can only collect taxes with the agreement of the Commons, so if she did not choose such a person, the government would stop functioning In practice the person she chooses is the leader of the strongest party, in the House of Commons Similarly, it is really the Prime Minister who decides who the other government ministers are going to be (although officially the Prime Minister simply 'advises' the monarch who to choose) It is the same story with Parliament Again, the Prime Minister will talk about 'requesting' a dissolution of Parliament when he or she wants to hold an election, but it would normally be impossible for the monarch to refuse this 'request' Similarly, while, in theory, the Queen could refuse the royal assent to a bill passed PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT by Parliament - and so stop it becoming law - no monarch has actually done so since the year 1708 Indeed, the royal assent is so automatic that the Queen doesn't even bother to give it in person Somebody else signs the documents for her In reality the Queen has almost no power at all The queen's role is primarily ceremonial, and she acts as a figurehead who represents the nation and performs various ceremonial duties This includes the State Opening of Parliament, where she delivers a speech outlining the government's agenda She makes no secret of this fact She very obviously reads out the script mat has been prepared for her, word for word If she strongly disagrees with one of the policies of the government, she might ask the government ministers to change the wording in the speech a little beforehand, but that is all She cannot actually stop the government going ahead with any of its policies Overall, the reality of the queen's power in the UK is that it is significantly curtailed by the constitutional framework and democratic system in place, with elected officials holding the majority of political decision-making authority 2.2.2 The differences between the United Kingdom and Vietnam  UK: The Prime Minister is the head of government and leads the ruling political party in the House of Commons, which is the lower house of Parliament The queen's role is primarily ceremonial, and she acts as a figurehead who represents the nation and performs various ceremonial duties.The House of Lords is the upper house of Parliament and is made up of appointed members, including life peers and hereditary peers  Vietnam: The government is headed by the President, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, and the Prime Minister, who is responsible for running the government The National Assembly is the highest representative body of the state and the only legislative body, with members elected for a five-year term There is no King and Queen in the country PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT Questions Who does the monarch normally choose as Prime Minister? → The leader of the strongest party What is the role of the Queen in the UK? In reality the Queen has almost no power at all The queen's role is primarily ceremonial, and she acts as a figurehead who represents the nation and performs various ceremonial duties For example, She attends special events and gives national messages such as her annual Christmas broadcast 2.3 THE ROLES OF MONARCHY Firstly, the monarch is the personal embodiment of the government of the country This means that people can be as critical as they like about the real government, and can argue that it should be thrown out, without being accused of being unpatriotic Because of the clear separation between the symbol of government and the actual government, changing the government does not threaten the stability of the country Secondly, it is argued that the monarch could act as a final check on a government that was becoming dictatorial If the government ever managed to pass a bill through Parliament which was obviously terribly bad and very unpopular, the monarch could refuse the royal assent and the bill would not become law If a Prime Minister who had been defeated at a general election were to ask immediately for another dissolution of Parliament, the monarch could refuse the request and dismiss the Prime Minister Thirdly, the monarch has to play a very practical role as being a figurehead and representing the country The British Monarch plays a vital role as a figurehead and representative of the country Their practical duties include attending state ceremonies, opening and addressing Parliament, hosting foreign dignitaries, and promoting British businesses and charitable organizations As a symbol of national PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT unity, the monarch also provides stability and continuity during times of political transition By being a figurehead and representing the country, Queen Elizabeth II can perform the ceremonial duties which heads of state often have to spend their time on The British monarchy (now the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Vietnam both have important roles in the history of these two countries In England, the monarchy plays the role of regulating the activities of government agencies and keeping all government actions consistent with the British Constitution The British monarchy is revered as a symbol of stability, loyalty and traditional British values Meanwhile, the Republic of Vietnam as a whole is the leading state organization and plays an important role in the activities of the National Assembly, the Government and the Provincial People's Committee The Republic of Vietnam was created to ensure the rights of the people and to keep the government honest and transparent Overall, both the British monarchy and the Republic of Vietnam have important roles to play in ensuring the stability and effective operation of government agencies 2.4 THE VALUE OF MONARCHY Although the monarchy has many advantages, in practice they are merely an assumption Furthermore, no one dares to claim that a new monarch will be able to govern in the finest manner once he or she assumes the throne Without this democracy, many other democracies, such those in the United States, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc., continue to maintain their countries' order quite successfully The British monarchy will mostly affect the economy and social psychology As the most powerful individuals in the nation, the royal family is the face of the nation, inspiring great pride in its citizens, who are always interested in their lives and deeds Furthermore, it has nothing to with the functioning of the PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT government, and the royal family lacks the authority to give any national directives The government will decide those Britain had such high regard for this government that it never sought the assistance of a tyrant to solve its problems In addition, photography allows us to glimpse the British Royal Family's lavish lifestyle People can marvel at the bride's dream-like wedding gowns, priceless crowns, and pricey diamond jewelry in a lovely setting at the wedding of a member of the British Royal Family With guests who are the most powerful people, it is luxurious like something out of a fairy tale For instance, on the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, England held a ceremony in which 62 cannons were fired at the Tower of London and 42 cannons were fired at Hyde Park In honor of the Queen's birthday, the British Army Band will perform "Happy Birthday" here as well This demonstrates the prestige and importance of the British Royal Family in the eyes of the entire world, and it has also been a long-standing tradition for them Additionally, the opulent lifestyle of the Royal Family offers a source of amusement that frequently predominates in a soap opera's plotlines For instance, the news that Prince Charles and his wife, Princess Diana, were divorcing at the time caused a commotion in the press In instance, a "five-page special article about the Royal Family's separation" was carried in the Sunday Time newspaper  There are some similarities and differences between the British monarchy (now the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Vietnam, notably the following: Both the British monarchy and the Vietnamese republican government have their own unique values The British monarchy, for example, has a rich historical and cultural significance that spans over a thousand years It represents the stability and continuity of the UK and is a symbol of national identity and pride On the other hand, the Vietnamese republic government was established after a long and PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT hard-fought struggle for independence and represents the will of the people to selfdetermination and progress The British monarchy has a ceremonial role in the UK and serves as a unifying force for the country It is a symbol of continuity and stability, helping to promote a sense of national identity and pride among the citizens In addition, the monarchy generates a lot of tourism revenue for the country The Vietnamese republican government, on the other hand, is a symbol of unity and progress After years of struggle, the government was established to promote the well being and prosperity of the people of Vietnam It is focused on economic development, social welfare, and the protection of human rights Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, and the government is working hard to build a strong and prosperous nation Both the British monarchy and the Vietnamese republican government have their own unique values that are important to their respective countries While the monarchy is steeped in tradition and represents the stability of the UK, the Vietnamese republic government represents progress and the will of the people to improve their lives Ultimately, both governments play an important role in their respective countries and have their own strengths and weaknesses 2.5 THE FUTURE OF MONARCHY For the last 250 years, the British monarchy as an institution has only rarely been a burning political issue Only occasionally has there been debate about the existence of the monarchy itself Few people in Britain could be described as either ‘monarchists’ or ‘anti-monarchists’, in the sense that these terms are often used in other countries Most people are either vaguely in favor or they just don’t care one way or the other There is, however, a great deal of debate about what kind of monarchy Britain should have During the last two decades of the twentieth century, there has been a general cooling of enthusiasm The Queen herself remains popular However, the various marital problems in her family have lowered the prestige of royalty in many people’s eyes The problem is that, since Queen Victoria’s reign, PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT the public has been encouraged to look up to the royal family as a model of Christian family life The change in attitude can be seen by comparing Queen Elizabeth’s 25th anniversary as Queen with her 40th anniversary In 1977, there were neighborhood street parties throughout the country, most of them spontaneously and voluntarily organized But in 1992, nothing like this took place On 20 November 1992, a fire damaged one of the Queen’s favorite homes to the value of £ 60 million There were expressions of public sympathy for the Queen But when the government announced that public money was going to be paid for the repairs, the sympathy quickly turned to anger The Queen had recently been reported to be the richest woman in the world, so people didn’t see why she shouldn’t pay for them herself It is, in fact, on the subject of money that ‘anti-royalist’ opinions are most often expressed In the early nineties even some Conservative MPs, traditionally strong supporters of the monarchy, started protesting at how much the royal family was costing the country For the whole of her long reign Elizabeth II had been exempt from taxation But, as a response to the change in attitude, the Queen decided that she would start paying taxes on her private income In addition, Civil List payments to some members of the royal family were stopped (The Civil List is the money which the Queen and some of her relatives get from Parliament each year so that they can carry out their public duties) For most people, the most notable event marking Queen Elizabeth’s 40th anniversary was a television programme about a year in her life which showed revealing details of her private family life In the following year parts of Buckingham Palace were, for the first time, opened for public visits (to raise money to help pay for the repairs to Windsor Castle) These events are perhaps an indication of the future royal style – a little less grand, a little less distant III CONCLUSION PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT In conclusion, a monarchy is a form of government where a single individual, typically referred to as a monarch, holds supreme authority over a country or territory Monarchs often inherit their position through hereditary succession and serve as the symbolic and ceremonial head of state While the powers of the British monarch are largely symbolic and ceremonial, they still have constitutional responsibilities, such as granting royal assent to legislation and appointing the Prime Minister Overall, the monarchy in Britain represents a blend of tradition, history, and continuity, serving as a unifying force for the nation while operating within a constitutional framework  References: - https://www.grin.com/document/95539 - https://www.academia.edu/24792760/The_role_of_the_monarch - https://www.ohay.tv/view/cuoc-song-xa-hoa-trong-vong-trong-noi-o-cuahoang-gia-anh/ii6MS - https://www.studocu.com/vn/document/truong-dai-hoc-sai-gon/lich-su-dangcong-san-viet-nam/bc-week-4-monarchy-adsa/60979048 - PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT More from: Bristish Culture Trường Đại học… 7 documents Go to course 23 23 35 Group British attitudes List of… Bristish Culture 100% (1) Group 6-British Culture Bristish 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