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Charles in charge
Today, Explained
The Relationship Between the Royal Family and the Commonwealth Nation
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- In Commonwealth Realms, the monarch's powers are ceremonial
- Political decisions are made by the elected parliament
- Monarchs have constitutional duties such as approving new governments, formally approving legislation, appointing certain officials, granting state honors
- The relationship with the monarchy is historic and is part of former colonies' process of becoming independent
- There isn't much to maintain this relationship if one does not value the institution of monarchy and the person embodying it
- The Commonwealth relationship with the monarchy can be seen as a marriage of convenience
- There does not seem to be any drawbacks to this marriage of convenience for the 14 Commonwealth nations mentioned
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