Why does the U.K. have a queen that is powerless but everyone treats her like a god or something?
466742
It is tradition and also tourism.  Without the royal family, the UK would still have wonderful historic sites, but everyone who goes there lines up to see the changing of the guard.  Tradition is important to any national identity so having a royal family isn't as bad as some traditions in some countries, plus she is actually a really nice person.  You should watch the documentary where Rolf Harris paints her portrait - it really introduces a Queen that you can love as such a wonderful, humble human being who doesn't really wear all that much jewelry when she can help it and who is very involved with her family.  Also, name one member of the royal family who hasn't been to countless boring dinners and functions so that they can raise money for world wide charities.  I believe some of them give a lot of their personal income to good causes.  \n\nBy the way, I'm all for the republic here in Australia as I feel the Queen should not be our political head of government, but I also believe that she is indeed a grand lady who has done great things at the price of her privacy and comfort, and who deserves respect no matter what her social standing is.
734435
The title "Prime Minister" refers to the days when the Prime Minister's job was to minister to the Monarch who ruled the country. It's actually quite a derogatory title in its way! Nowadays, whilst the Prime Minister may be at the head of the government, ruling the country, they're still technically the Queen's Prime Minister, which is why they have to report to her on the political situation of the country. Technically the Queen still has the right to dissolve her government if she chooses, and the Prime Minister is technically still under her rule. I'm sure the country would be happy if she were to sack Tony Blair, dissolve the government and call a general election, but that's not really going to happen. It's more of a keeping of the traditions, because the monarch wouldn't use those powers, democracy being as important a principle to them as it is to the rest of the country.
1042886
are you english? doesnt matter! i salute you! i can die happy that im not the only one with my eyes open! what does the queen do? her son makes 9 appointments a year which is...opening  a private school..shaking hands with other fat fuckers who take my pay. why is she here? she has never done anything for me or anyone i know. under the name of the queen we enslaved millions way to fucking go you can leave now. again thank you for taking the time to open your eyes and see that they all have an easy life at the cost of the normal working man. God save the queen? nope rather he didnt
258562
to keep the queen happy.she is the one that really calls the shots.lol
958597
Kings and Queens of which country??\n\nIn the olden days in some countries even brothers or cousins would seek to wrest the throne from each other.\n\nMany years ago the passage of the Monarchy became more civilised, following normal Line of Succession. Since 1700/1701 the Line of Succession follows that set down in the Act of Settlement as recently revised.\n\n>Can Royalty be evicted into the streets and some one else rule?\n\nWell, not necessarily into the streets. Just check what actually happened in Russia about 1918.\n\nAnd it might be said that "William the Conqueror" (also known by less flattering names) did take the Throne of England by conquest and crowned himself as King.\n\nUsually, though, there is an orderly succession. This is good. It provides stability for the country. Unlike countries who have a new head of state every four or eight years.\n\nThe UK's Royal Family has been in the "business" for over 1,000 years.
781420
The Brits abuse everyone, including themselves. Some is done between friends and is accepted here as fun...  if they really disliked them, they would not bother even speaking to them. However, some people are xenophobic and see abusing foreigners as a source of amusement... but they tend to be in the minority.  But as we are a developed country, freedom of speech within certain boundaries allows people to say what they think... And parents are not blind... often they are of he same view of their children OR have been so restricted by the laws the MP's have made, they cannot chastise their children!
980916
Because we live here and yet we are treated the worst unlike foreigners who get treated like royalty !!!!
952491
Are you doing the UK political system at school George 'cause if so you are not paying attention. \n\nGB does not have a President, it is a hereditary consitutional monarchy fused with a parliamnetary represenative democracy.
225781
i live in Canada, and i know i don't mind having a "queen".  she doesn't make any governmental decisions, so it doesn't affect much in the country. all she seems to do is make occasional visits and pose for our money.  i think i might actually like it more, at least she is a permanent figure head, our prime ministers seem to change every couple of years.
518030
they get all of our taxes like eltric and other stuff so they get what ever they want when they want it. but dont think if you was a queen that you would buy loads of sweets and junk with the money because thats why they live so long. they treat there self good! thats why i hate her because she gets money when they sit on their fat *** and dont do nothing yet gets all of our money.\nfat *****
784760
its a Constitutional monarchy\n\nthe queen owns it all and is the supreme power, but Parliament run and administer the country.\n\nthe powers she is suppose to have can't ever really be used, she's more of a big walking advertisement for the UK - but...she's the head of some parts of the army, all the navy and all the air force...so she could...in theory. do what the king of Thailand did a while back...if needs be.
360791
I think she has done the UK proud in what has been a very turbulent reign, society has changed, the Monarchy no longer has the automatic respect it once had.  She of all the previous Monarchs, has had to accept this, watch her children male mistakes, see her family laid bare, she had to start paying taxes, deal with the heirs adultery, make compromises along the way that other Kings and Queens would never have had to consider.  \n  And she has done it all without question, accepted her responsibility, and shot down the idea of abdication each time it has arisen.  I think we must remember she is 80 and people of her age are retired normally, and while we might all think she has an easy life, and yes financially, she doesn't struggle the way others have to, but she has been a fine ambassador for us and seems to have the respect of other Monarchs the world over, which I don't think can be said of Prince Charles when his time comes
125237
ruled by a queen, Queen Elizabeth...What are u trying to ask nyway???
639301
Yes. They would find a lovely title for her and put her in with the addled Queen Mum. Charles would then ascend, unfortunately. I don't think he has the nads for it , frankly. Young William, yes.
514420
At the moment it is a democracy/constitutional monarchy, where the queen is the head of state but does not wield any power.\n\nPreviously Britain has been ruled by an absolute monarchy within a feudal system as well as having Oliver Cromwell, who, I guess, would be described as a president at a time when representational democracy did not really happen (1641?)
723733
Tony Blair and George ush could earn more in directorships in companies if they liked they are in it for power.  Bush was already minted as most of the world leaders are before they get into the job.\n\nthe queen is a different story.  she is just a custodian.  She would be aswell having nothing.
948932
she is evil..... she convinces macbeth to kill duncan....so she could be queen\nshe has a concience however... she becomes crazy and immagines blood on her hands.. she also kills her slef