The Modern British Royal Family

Even at the present time the British monarch has a royal prerogative and has played double important roles. As the head of state, Queen Elizabeth appoints her prime ministers, attends the State Opening of Parliament, receives foreign ambassadors and visits foreign countries. As Head of Nation, she becomes the symbol of unity and national identity, continuity and stability, achievement and success, and support of service in her countries. The queen has always worked to maintain the British constitutional monarchy by keeping up with the times during her 70-year reign.