British sovereigns were expected
reign and to rule. But
the party political system became established, their
real power vanished
.
they were still in theory the ultimate power in the
state,
they were expected to give their assent to
proposals the Government had
,
the people imagined that their democratic rights were
being threatened.
, the influence of the Royal Family in Britain is as
great as ever in some ways, at least
public interest is concerned.
abandon themselves to a useless life of leisure, they
wisely realised that a public image of service to the nation, as
well as the continuing attraction of pageantry and bright
uniforms, has an appeal to most people, and
the monarchy is still in existence.
