Constitutional Needs of the Uk and the Queen

Why We need the Royal Family

At present it cannot be argued with that the queen is the Head Of State and as such has a vital role to play in the constitution of the UK. This has been the case since the beginning of the eighteenth century.
As well as carrying out significant constitutional functions, The Queen also acts as a focus for national unity, presiding at ceremonial occasions, visiting local communities and representing Britain around the world. The Queen is also Head of the Commonwealth. During her reign she has visited all the Commonwealth countries, going on 'walkabouts' to gain direct contact with people from all walks of life throughout the world.
The reigning monarch is also the head of the Armed Forces and the Church of England.
As the Head of the Armed Forces it is the monarch alone who can declare war and peace. (This dates from the times when the monarch was responsible for raising, maintaining and equipping the Army and Navy, and often leading them into battl...