On the other hand, a monarch, who is the head of the state, can act for the people, from a position independent of political debates.
Core Themes: Key idea; monarchy as national symbol
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The Glorious Revolution achieved restrictions of the crown from the perspective of Parliament, while it enabled the royal family to update itself adapting to the times and survive from the perspective of the royal family.
Core Themes: Explains how monarchy adapted historically
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if the citizens do not wish to have the royal family, it is quite realistic for it to be abolished.
Context: Shows how democracy could end monarchy.
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Moreover, the rule of succession had prioritized males since in 1701, but in 2013, the Parliament changed the rules in such a way that the first child would ascend the throne regardless of gender.
Context: Important modern legal change.
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Moreover, Article 39 states that British citizens can only be punished based on trial at a court .
Context: Gives historical legal context.
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However, the British royal family is based on the constitutional monarchy system.
Context: Explains what kind of monarchy the UK has.
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When Queen Elizabeth passed away on September 8, 2022, British people stood in a queue of 10 km or longer to bid final farewell to her during her lying in state.
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