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5 unusual facts about Monarchy of the United Kingdom


Constitution of Barbados

Under the West Indies Act 1962, the Monarchy of the United Kingdom was allowed to form governments for the former colonies of the West Indies Federation.

New Zealand–United Kingdom relations

Subsequent settlers added references to places in United Kingdom, aristocratic sponsors, early British explorers, the Royal Family, battles in which the United Kingdom was involved and notable institutions such as Christ Church, Oxford.

The document that Cook was given declared that these missions were intended to further demonstrate Great Britain's maritime prowess, to bring honour to the Crown and to explore new opportunities for trade and navigation.

Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes

The race was inaugurated on October 11, 1984, in honour of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who attended the Keeneland races, during her private visit to Central Kentucky, and who presented a trophy on that date.

Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

He fled in 1766 following the Stamp Act Riots, during which he was hanged in effigy as a reaction to his coauthorship of a pamphlet criticizing the opponents of the Act for their disrespect to the Crown and Parliament.


Abjuration

In England, an Oath of Abjuration was taken by Members of Parliament, clergy, and laymen, pledging to support the current British monarch and repudiated the right of the Stuarts and other claimants to the throne.

Lord Mayor's Show

On the day after being sworn in, the Lord Mayor and several others participate in a procession from the Guildhall, via Mansion House and St Paul's Cathedral, in the heart of the City of London, to the Royal Courts of Justice on the edge of the City of Westminster, where the new Lord Mayor swears allegiance to the Crown.

Maurice Henry Dorman

Sir Maurice Henry Dorman, GCMG, GCVO (7 August 1912 – 26 October 1993) was the representative of the British Monarchy in Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Leone, and Malta.

Queen Alexandra's State Coach

In transit, like the monarch herself, the crown and insignia are entitled to a Household Cavalry escort and receive a royal salute.

Queen Mary Road

This road was named in 1910 in honour of Mary of Teck who became Queen consort on May 6, 1910 when her husband, George V, became King of the United Kingdom.


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