english monarchs

english mo.

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ORIGINS AND FOUNDATION

The English onarchy began in 1066, following the Norman invasion led by William the Conqueror. William centralized power and introduced a feudal system, ensuring that lords pledged loyalty to the king in exchange for the land. This system reinforced the monarch's authority. Apivotal moment came in 1215 with the signing of the Magna Carta, Which limited the king's absolute power and laid the foundation for parliamentary governance

EVOLUTION OVER TIME

Over the centuires, the monarchy evolved through periods of conflict and reform. The Tudors,especially henry VIII and Elizabeth I, strengthened royal power ad shaped the nation's culture. However, disputes between kings and Parliamente in the 17Th century led to the English Civil War,the temporary aboluition of the monarchy, and its eventual restoration in 1660, Today the British monarchy functions as a constitutional monarchy, with the monarch holding a ceremonial role while political power rests whit Parliament nad the governmnet