The equal rulers returned England to Protestant rule and began a new era of royal leadership defined by parliamentary oversight ...

The Queen has the power to appoint Lords ... The British sovereign retains the position she holds in the United Kingdom, that of head of state. As in Britain, this is largely a ceremonial role ...

Almost 500 years ago, a princess called Elizabeth became Queen of England. People were worried. It was unusual to be ruled by a woman, because at the time, they were seen as weak and not as clever ...