The UK Monarchy Explained

Queen Elizabeth II, distant cousin of her own husband, is head of state not only of the UK but many other countries. How does this fit in with the idea of meritocratic equality? Rue Britannia!

Figures sourced from Statistia:
https://www.statista.com/chart/18569/...

Kenyan Mau Mau Rising - British Pathé
   • Kenya - Mau Mau Uprising  

Mark of The Mau Mau - British Pathé
   • The Mark Of The Mau Mau - Exclusive (...  

The Queen's Birthday - British Pathé
   • The Queen's Birthday Aka Queen Elizab...  

Queen's Coronation - AP Archive
   • 'THE CORONATION'  - COLOUR VERSION - ...  

Charles had and affair with... you're kidding me? - Daily Mail
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...

Queen addresses nation after death of Princess Diana - AP Archive
   • Видео  

India - Queen's Conciliatory Speech – AP Archive
   • INDIA: AMRITSAR: QUEEN ELIZABETH II M...  

Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip: The Royal Tour of India Pt. 1 (1961) | British Pathé
   • Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip: T...  

Pakistan - Queen Elizabeth visits Pakistan
   • Pakistan - Queen Elizabeth visits Pak...  

UK Monarchy Finance: https://www.businessinsider.com/briti...

Forbes - Royal Family Worth
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliar...

Brand Finance Figures On Monarchy
https://brandfinance.com/news/press-r...

The music in the titles is Mozart's Lacrimosa (Requiem)



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