The lecture of the Monarch System of London provided a lot of information that I did not understand before. The main roles of the Monarch is to provide inspirational leadership, be the focal point of National Unity, protect subjects and borders from outside threats, declare war and lead in battle, and is the source of all justice and protection of the weak. The Monarch is also supposed to increase the prosperity and standing of the nation, as well as ensure continuity by producing an heir.
The Magna Carta is an important document that relates to the Monarchy system. Number 39 states: “no man should be seized or imprisoned, outlawed or exiled, nor will proceed with force against him or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.” Number 40 states: “to no man will we sell; to no man will we deny or delay justice.”
In 1216-1272, Henry III was king and he introduced the beginning of Parliament. He also resurrected the Magna Carta. In 1295, the Model Parliament was set up which was first to include Lords, Bishops, and representatives of the boroughs and shires.
In 1701, the Act of Settlement was brought about which stated that every Monarch must be member of the England church, and they cannot marry a Catholic. The rights of the Monarch included: the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, and the right to warn.
Today, the role of the Monarch is to be the head of state, head of the English church, focus of national unity, confers honours and awards, presides over ceremonial occasions, appoints prime ministers, politically impartial, and head of commonwealth. This also includes declaring war and lead in battle, as well as creating laws and enforcing them.
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People think that being royalty is just fun and games with a life of wealth and privilege which it is, but they tend to forget that it is a job. A job that has much responsibility and dedication. You have to be a people pleasure in the job, which is hard to achieve all the time and practically impossible. But I commend them for the job that they do and differently respect them as well.
ReplyDeleteYou really show a good understanding of how the Monarch worked and works now in London's society. You also give a good examination of Henry III and the Magna Carta. What I found fascinating about the lecture though was how society responded to their monarchs and vice versa.
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