Who is in charge of the British army?
Head of the British Armed Forces
| Commander-in-chief role | |
|---|---|
| Badge of the British Armed Forces | |
| Currently Elizabeth II since 1952 | |
| British Armed Forces | |
| Vested in | Monarch of the United Kingdom |
How is the British army organized?
Organisation of the British army
The army is principally divided into more than a dozen different corps, which are a collection of regiments or small groupings of soldiers that share a common area of specialist expertise, such as infantry, artillery, cavalry or even dentistry.
What military rank is the Queen?
Living Members of the Royal Family
| Name of royal | Branch of service | Rank whilst active |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom | Auxiliary Territorial Service, British Army | Subaltern (equivalent to Army Lieutenant), Junior Commander (equivalent to Army Captain) |
| Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster Crest of Lord Ulster | British Army | Major |
Why the British Army is not royal?
THE REASON for the British Army not having the prefix ‘Royal’ is because only certain regiments and corps are called ‘Royal’. The prefix Royal before the title of a unit is considered an award in much the same way as a battle honour.
Is Britain a world power?
The United Kingdom today retains extensive global soft power, including a formidable military. The United Kingdom has a permanent seat on the UN Security Council alongside only 4 other powers, and is one of the nine nuclear powers.
Can the Queen of England overrule the prime minister?
The monarch remains constitutionally empowered to exercise the royal prerogative against the advice of the prime minister or the cabinet, but in practice would only do so in emergencies or where existing precedent does not adequately apply to the circumstances in question.
How many soldiers does the British Army have?
The British Army comprises of 112,000 experienced, committed and highly skilled Regular and Reserve soldiers.