The British Monarchy For Dummies

Includes insights into the lives of the current royal family Britain's heritage told through the colourful lives of itskings and queens The monarchy is at the heart of British life. If you're going tounderstand Britain and its history, you need to understand thestory of its royal family. This lively guide walks you through thehistory of the British monarchy from the earliest times to thepresent day and covers the colourful characters, extraordinaryevents, power struggles, and politics that have shaped one of themost famous institutions in the world. Discover * The origins of the British monarchy * How the monarchy works * The relationship between the royal family and the generalpublic * How the role of the monarch has changed over time * What the monarch and the rest of the royal family do allday