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British Common Law contains the notion of Royal Prerogative which includes such important powers as the dissolution of Parliament, calling an election, declaration of war, the awarding of honours and many others.
Under Royal Prerogative, only the Monarch has the power to do these things, although as a constitutional monarch they are almost always done under the advice of the Prime Minister.
There are some historical quirks of this, one of which is that the Monarch owns all wild swans living in open water - of the species called 'mute' swans. Other species of swans, and those owned by individuals are not owned by Her Majesty.
Contrary to common belief among some people (including some British people) it is not treason to kill a wild swan and it does not carry the death penalty.
Incidentally, the Title "Queen of England" has not existed for over 300 years - she is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Does the Queen of England own the Forests in England?
No, but she own all the swans, so if you kill one you got to jail. :)
Who became queen of England in 1837?
England hasn't had its own queen since Elizabeth 1 over 400 years ago. In 1853, Queen Victoria was queen of the United Kingdom (which includes England), queen of the British Empire and Empress of India.
Can a woman be a duchess in her own right?
The title Queen of England does not exist anymore. The Queen of the United Kingdom cannot appoint a Duchess as a duchess is the wife of a Duke.
Was Elizabeth the first of England married?
Queen Elizabeth 1 was the Queen of England in 1600.
Was Queen Elizabeth mother the first queen of England?
Matilda of Flanders was the wife of William the Conqueror and, as such, the first queen consort of the Kingdom of England. Matilda was crowned queen in 1068.Queen Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII, was England's first queen regnant - a female monarch who reigns in her own right (in contrast to a queen consort, who is the wife of a reigning king). She was also known as Mary Tudor and Bloody Mary (on account of the religious persecutions which prevailed during her reign). After her brother Edward VI died on 6 July 1553 there was a failed plot to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne and Mary was declared queen of England in July 1553.
Does the Queen of England own the Forests in England?
No, but she own all the swans, so if you kill one you got to jail. :)
Does the Queen of England own all the sturgeons?
she must because who owns it if not anyone it must be her
Who will own the swans when the queen abdicates?
Well the King Charles is next in line but when he either Resigns or Departs us he will then hand the thrown over to prince William (the duke of cambridge) and the swans shall follow :)
Who was the queen of England in 1902?
England hasn't had its own queen for about 400 years. Queen Victoria died in 1901 and her eldest son then became Edward VII.
Does england have a queen or a king?
England hasn't had its own king or queen for about 350 years. Queen Elizabeth the Second is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which includes England. England is now a Constitutional Monarchy, meaning that the ruling regent is more of a figure head rather than an actual political leader. The current regent of England is Queen Elizabeth the II.
Do England and Australia have the queen on a coin?
England does not have its own coins. England is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The coins used in the United Kingdom and Australia since 1953, all have a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side.
Do England still own the land in the US?
England doe not own any piece of land in the US. The Queen of England owns land privately but not as a representative of the government of England.
Who was the King or Queen of England in 1864?
England hasn't had its own King or Queen for over 300 years. Queen Victoria was Queen of the British Empire (which included England) from 1837 until she died in 1901. Her husband Prince Albert was her Consort but not King.
Which countries celebrate their own queen's birthday?
The Queen you're referring to, I assume, is the Queen of England. Therefore, her birthday is celebrated most likely in all countries that has or has had in the past British "rule", such as Canada. Meaning that Great Britain and Canada celebrate there own queens birthday.
Does the Queen of England still own the natural resources of the United States?
There has not been a Queen (or King) of England for over 300 years. England is a part of, but not the same as, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Who is the king of England in 2010?
there isn't a King of England, mainly because England isn't in own country any more, the Queen of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is Queen Elizabeth II.
Who became queen of England in 1837?
England hasn't had its own queen since Elizabeth 1 over 400 years ago. In 1853, Queen Victoria was queen of the United Kingdom (which includes England), queen of the British Empire and Empress of India.
