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Aqueen is a woman who rules a country which is amonarchy. She may either get this position because ofinheritance or because she has married aking.
AQueen Regnant is a queen who is themonarch of a country. She usually comes to power after the death of the previous king or queen, who is her parent. A country that is ruled by a queen is called akingdom – the same as a country ruled by a king.Elizabeth II was a Queen Regnant.
AQueen Consort is a queen who is not a monarch, but is married to one, such as a King.Camilla is a Queen Consort. However, thehusband of a queen is not always called a king. For example, KingGeorge VI had a wife, who was calledQueen Elizabeth. He had no sons, so he was followed by his elder daughter, who was also called Elizabeth. She becameQueen Elizabeth II. She was married toThe Duke of Edinburgh until his death on April 9, 2021; but when she became Queen he did not become King. This is because the title "King Consort" does not exist.
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Aqueen regnant is head of state, and has all the powers of asovereign.
A queen regnant does not keep the title of queen if sheabdicates (resigns). No queen has ever abdicated in thehistory of the United Kingdom, but three abdications have occurred in theKingdom of the Netherlands:
Aqueen consort is thewife of a king. She is not thehead of state, and does not have any powers unless they are given by the King or anotherlaw.
The last King of Britain (George VI) had a wife (Elizabeth) who was called Queen Elizabeth. He had no sons, so he was followed by his elder daughter. She is also called Elizabeth and became Queen Elizabeth II. She was married to the late Duke of Edinburgh; but when she became Queen he did not become King.
Aqueen dowager is thewidow of a king.
A queen consort usually keeps the title of Queen after her husband'sdeath, for example
