History Of Monarchs In Great Britain

Great Britain, which is a central controlling unit of the United Kingdom is a very powerful and developed country. It has acquired a powerful and dominating position in today's world and is a commanding force that has been colonized by many powerful countries like India, Austria, South Africa, etc in its past by its crafty plans and ruled the nation as an intriguer. Its achievement in today's world is completely gained by the success of its kings and Queens which were referred to as 'Monarchs' after the "Act of Union in 1707." Let's have a look at this monarchical system of great Britain which made it so prosperous country.

Great Britain is a nation that comprises three constituent parts: England, Wales, and Scotland. England was the dominating unit that confiscated Scotland and forcefully incorporated and merged Scotland into its territory by the implementation of the "1707 Act of Union". The British monarchy is a constitutional but hierarchical form of Government which means there is a ruler of the head of state who governs the state on constitutional principles. The inherited king or queen is the supreme authority and rules over the United Kingdom and the "Crown Dependencies".

Though the ruler is hereditary it works on laws made by Parliament. The dissent of the monarch of Great Britain had its origin from the king of:

(i) Anglo- Saxon was the first monarch of England which included Edward (the professor) its first ruler in 1042.

(ii) Anglo-Normans who conquered England in 1066 and also included Wales in their territory and William I was the first emperor aur Monarch.

(iii) Then after Normans came: 'The Plantagenets' (1154-1399) followed by 'The House of Lancaster' (1399-1461). It was succeeded by 'The House of York' (1461-1485) and then by 'The Tudors' (1485-1603) and after that by 'The Stuarts' (1603-1649).

(iv) After arriving at the Commonwealth in 1649 the power distribution was made more public.

(v) But this Republican Commonwealth remained only for 10 years and 'The Stuarts' resorted themselves back in 1660 and ruled title 1714.

(vi) 'The House of Hanover' (1714-1901) followed by Edward VI (1901-1910) ruled on Great Britain.
And at last, 'The Windsor' acquired the throne in 1910 and ruled till now in England with Elizabeth II as current Monarchial Queen.