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Text of the Coronation Oath in use to this day.
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An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown. Re-established the monarchy as a result of the Glorious Revolution following Cromwell's Commonwealth.
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Responsible for granting arms in England. Includes description, FAQs, recent grants, links and contact information.
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The official Website for the Duchy of Cornwall, the estate held by each successive Prince of Wales. Includes the history of the Duchy, its land, properties, building projects and business activities.
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Advises on the exercise of prerogative powers and certain functions assigned to the Queen including.affairs of charities and companies who are incorporated by Royal Charter. Also in respect of certain statutory regulatory bodies covering a number of professions and in the world of higher education.
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Roy Hattersley, a member of the privy council explains its function and calls for the ending of the odd circle which surrounds the monarch in this article for the Guardian newspaper.
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Text of the Act which restricts the royal succession to Protestants.
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Passed in 1534, this is the piece of legislation which declares that the sovereign is Supreme Head of the Church of England.
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The official UK monarchy website covers the monarch's role and the history of the monarchy; biographies of the Royal Family, tourist information for Royal estates and the Crown Jewels.
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Property owned by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom "in right of the Crown" - with origins dating back almost 1000 years. Official site provides detailed information on the estates and their history.
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Act requiring the consent of the Sovereign before a member of the Royal Family can marry.
