Monarchy of the United Kingdom
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The constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom is the form of government for the United Kingdom, the crown dependencies of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, the British Overseas Territories, and the 14 other Commonwealth realms, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
UnderstandThe monarchy was consolidated in Medieval England.
DestinationsThe residences of the Royal Family give limited or no access to the public. Former residences are more easily accessible.
Stay safeThe highly-trained King's Guard are used to dealing with tourists, and are famed for their stoicism in the face of almost anything. Indeed, they may look somewhat quaint in their ceremonial uniforms.
Go nextGreat Britain has several nobility palaces, castles and stately homes without direct connection to the Royal family. These are fewer in Ireland.
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