When was the last time the UK had a king and a queen?
1936-1952) George VI became King unexpectedly following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, in December 1936.
When was the last time the royal family ruled England?
On 9th September 2015, Elizabeth became Britain’s longest serving monarch, ruling longer than her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria who reigned for 63 years and 216 days.
Who was the last king and queen of England?
Kings and Queens of Britain
| Kings of Wessex (West Saxons) | ||
|---|---|---|
| name | dynasty or house | reign |
| Edward VIII8 | Windsor | 1936 |
| George VI | Windsor | 1936–52 |
| Elizabeth II | Windsor | 1952– |
Why is there a queen but no king?
In other words, the word queen can either mean “female monarch” or “the wife of a monarch,” whereas king can only mean “monarch.” It’s a vestige of a historically patriarchal system of government that used to value sons over daughters (and it also sheds light on why kings rank higher than queens in a deck of cards).
Which country still has monarchy?
Current monarchies
| Monarchy | Official local name(s) | Monarch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Bhutan | In Dzongkha: Druk Gyal Khap | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Brunei Darussalam | In Malay: Negara Brunei Darussalam | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Kingdom of Cambodia | In Khmer: Preăh Réachéanachâk Kâmpŭchéa | Norodom Sihamoni |
| Canada | In English and French: Canada | Elizabeth II |
Does the British monarchy have any power?
What does the Royal Family do? The British government is called Her Majesty’s government, but the Queen has almost no political power. The Queen meets with the prime minister once a week, as a reminder of her place in government, but the prime minister doesn’t seek her approval for policies.