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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.
