Purpose of the Queen To some of you here and certainly to some members of the general
public it appears as if the queen serves no other pupose than that of
a glorified tourist attraction. She appears as a lady of leisure,
living in a castle, waited on by servants, gallivanting around the
world all at the expense of the taxpayer. With this image being
constantly re-enforced by the tabloids, it's no wonder there are many
who feel resentment towards her and her apparent 'spendthrift' ways.
However, the queen serves a purpose much bigger than many people
realise.
The queen is our 'Head of State' that basically means her work is
largely ceremonial. She appoints the Prime Minister, dissolves
parliament at the end of a term, and grants bills that have been
passed through parliament 'Royal assent' so that they become law/acts
of parliament. Many people may consider this little more than a
'rubber stamp', however some people see her as a safeguard against the
government. Although nowadays the queen is thought to have little or
no power, it must be remembered that, on paper at least, she is the
head of the judiciary, head of the armed forces, and head of the
government. This means that if the government was corrupt or not
acting in the best interest of the people, in theory at least, she has
the power to refuse bills royal assent, defying, or even dismantling
the government. The army also pledges allegiance to the queen rather
than to the Prime minister or the government. This is intentional,
being as it protects the army from being used by the gov...
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...s that a small majority of people
are still in favour of the monarchy, though there is little doubt
their popularity is rapidly decreasing. In the early 1990s only around
5% of the public wished to see to monarchy abolished. In a 1994 TV
poll this figure rose to 44%. Clearly there has been a definite shift
in attitudes. However, it is worth bearing in mind, there was
overwhelming public support for Diana (dubbed 'The People's
Princess"/"The Queen of Hearts" by the media at the time). And with
Prince William who is hailed very much as 'his mother's son' set to
become the next King, the monarchy's popularity is likely to be on the
increase once more. So for the moment at least, it seems as if the
issue of the abolition of the monarchy will remain within the confines
of heated debate, rather than parliamentary discussion.
During her entire rule, Elizabeth I allowed for England to reach an equilibrium in its religious affairs through “The Elizabethan Settlement”, or her religious compromise. The Book of Common Prayer, issued by the Edward VI’s advisor Thomas Cranmer, was restored by Elizabeth....
Brian May and Roger Taylor, in 1970, set the wheels in motion for Queen when they decided to form a band during their college years. Queen started out as a band called Smile who signed with Mercury Records, and included: Tim Staffell, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. Once Tim Staffell left, the group added Freddie Mercury (lead singer) and bassist John Deacon. Freddie Mercury, Farrokh Bulsara, was a fan of Smile and was added on as the lead vocalist. John Deacon began as a young guitarist who was a member of the group called The Opposition. This band was composed of a group of friends, and they were influenced by groups such as The Hollies and Herman’s Hermits. Eventually, Deacon was added to the group that already included Mercury, Taylor, and May. Over time, the group changed their name to Queen. The name Queen was selected by Mercury, and this name is symbolic of power and regality. The addition of Mercury proved to be an essential aspect to the history of Queen’s success. In Queen: The Early Years, Hodkinson writes, “much of what made Freddie also defined Queen: without him they were merely a model rock band with a bent for a commercial tune” (2). The group became well known for their theatrical performances and costumes that were often over the top. “From their international breakthrough in 1976, Queen continually remained one of the best-selling rock acts worldwide beyond Mercury's death in 1991. Their total record sales are estimated at up to 300 million records” (Desler 391). This group was important to the evolution of music and music performance in bands that were to follow them.
Every person has a right and responsibility to be a citizen of their own country, living at the best as they can be. People have the responsibilities to become leaders, like Queen Elizabeth I, to rule Great Britain. Some people under the queen are struggling to live; people like the poor or the paupers in the 17th century. Queen Elizabeth attained recognition as an absolute monarch and a responsible Tudor queen at that time. She achieved numerous goals that helped herself and her people prosper. There was one achievement that affected many people, especially the poor, which was the Elizabethan Poor Law. It organized the poor and affected future poor laws after that.
that of a man and her memory long keeps what it quickly picks up. With the
Elizabeth the first, born on September 7, 1533, is the most different and intriguing monarch in the English history (Dunn). Elizabeth is known as the Virgin Queen all of her reign. She used that image to keep out of marriage, prevent war and become one of the most beloved monarchs of the people. This image helped her also fend off Mary Queen of Scots claim to the throne. Between her vivacious and often volatile personality she led her kingdom well up until the day she died on March 24, 1603 (Alchin). The kingdom went into genuine morning for their queen of The People who had made herself loved by all of her subjects.
Gender was the leading cause of distress in the 1500’s: King Henry VIII wanted nothing more than to have a son, yet was “cursed” with the legacy of a frail son, whom died before the age of 18 and two daughters, one of whom broke every convention of her gender. Queen Elizabeth I never married nor had children, yet can be considered one of England’s most successful monarchs. By choosing King James VI of Scotland as her heir, unbeknownst to her, she created the line that leads to the modern Queen of England, Elizabeth II. The question posed is then, how did Elizabeth I’s gender affect her rule?
...being female which allowed her to appear ‘politically innocent’ (Plunkett, 2003). The queen is usually the only character who is not caricatured or satirized. (Morris, 1968) She instead remains dignified in clothing and expression. This is seen in a similar vein when political cartoons, more than once, depicted the Queen’s relations with Benjamin Disraeli. Disraeli is generally reduced to a prejudiced stereotype, while Victoria, by contrast, is depicted with seriousness. She appears somber, regal and in a similar stance and costume to those of her royal portraits. It was, similarly, much more critical of Prince Albert and his German connection than it ever was of the English Queen. So while the media was at times fiercely satirical of contemporary British events and figures. When presenting the generally popular Queen, its artists were aware of their limitations.
Elizabeth Tudor is thought to be the greatest ruler in English history. She was born on September 7, 1533. She lived to be sixty nine years old and ruled for almost 45 years.
Queen Elizabeth is known as one of the most brilliant and powerful rulers of England. It is from numerous written accounts of her coming to power and being a ruler, as well as the pictures of her in her reign that allows for there to be a compelling visual of a strong leader to be placed in one’s mind when reflecting on Queen Elizabeth. As a result of being exposed to these documents and pictures anyone can see Elizabeth as a strong ruler. However, this strong visualization is not by chance, it is instead the manipulation of the art and articles to specifically communicate that Elizabeth, while being both a female and a protestant, is nonetheless a worthy ruler favored by God. With the proper use of symbolism and the knowledge of how to positively
her function as a symbol of oppression as her loyalty was to society, not to
Queen Elizabeth masterfully used imagery in her speech to boost the soldier’s morale and gain loyalty and respect as a woman leader. In the beginning of the speech, Queen Elizabeth said, “Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects”. The queen’s intent was to paint her as a trusting and respectful leader an...
Queen Elizabeth I had truly earned the love and devotion of her people. Before she was crowned, most people did not believe that a woman could take on the responsibility of ruling a country; Elizabeth proved them very wrong. Her accession day, November 16, even became a national holiday (Havelin 65). “Queen Elizabeth I developed her image of the devoted ruler who courted her subjects’ opinions and as Gloriana, the goddess around whom England revolved” (Greenblatt 15).
Queen Elizabeth the First was a very important ruler of England. She audaciously broke religious barriers that those before her were too scared to do. She was significant because despite the things holding her back she pressed on and was successful beyond
The second daughter of King Henry VIII was very well known throughout the ages of 1533-1603. Although she has gone through difficult experiences during her lifetime and despite the obstacles that have come along her way, she still manages to maintain a strong character, which changes the course of history for all time. Queen Elizabeth I shows characteristics of strength, and solidarity to become the world’s leading superpower for generations that inspire her country.
The leadership of Queen Elizabeth I was a multi-faceted reign, she not only ruled a country but also navigated through a time where religious tensions were high. It was not just about England, but there were other countries involved. Elizabeth needed to have a variety of leadership styles to deal the different events that were taking place. It was through her education and wisdom of watching her father’s reign that she has been revered as “one of the greatest monarchs ever to rule England”. (A Great Monarch, 2010, p. 147). It was through her strengths and her weaknesses that she succeeded and was feared as a great political figure. “Elizabeth’s blend of shrewdness, courage, and majestic self-display inspired ardent expressions of loyalty and unify the nation against foreign enemies”. (Britannica, 2013). It was apparent that “She was very vain and could be extremely temperamental. She had a furious temper, and many of her courtiers lived in fear of her rebukes”. (Collinson, Margaret, & Collinson, 2004p.431). It was also known, “She could also be very indecisive, a trait that frustrated her close advisers”. (Collinson, Margaret, & Collinson,