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British Royal Family Close relatives of the British monarch The British royal family comprises King Charles III and his close relations. Charles is the head of the House of Windsor. There is no strict legal or formal definition of who is or is not a member, although the Royal Household has issued different lists outlining who is a part of the royal family.[1][2] Members often support the monarch in undertaking public engagements, and pursue charitable work and interests. The royal family are regarded as British and world cultural icons. Members Titles and surnames Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Windsor and Philip Mountbatten, signed by members of the royal family Male-line descendants of King George V, including women until they marry, bear the surname Windsor. Public role Media and criticism Funding Residences A 2011 state banquet at Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the monarch See also References Further reading External links

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Prince Edward 'doted on' by Prince Philip ‒ but Duke withdrew support of son's gaffe | Royal Buckingham Palace announced the sad news today that Prince Philip has died aged 99. A statement from the Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle." He had returned from hospital to Windsor Castle in March after spending nearly a month in hospital, where he underwent a heart procedure. The Duke was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years and became the longest-serving consort in British history. Philip was a crucial part of the royal household, and was said to have "doted on" his youngest son Prince Edward. However, in 2001, Edward hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when his production company Ardent was caught filming at the University of St Andrews – after an agreement not to film at Prince William’s university was put in place. “But not even he could condone it now.”

Monarchy of the United Kingdom Function and history of the British monarchy The monarchy of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as the British monarchy, is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories. The current monarch is King Charles III, who ascended the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The British monarchy traces its origins from the petty kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Scotland, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century. The Balfour Declaration of 1926 recognised the evolution of the Dominions of the Empire into separate, self-governing countries within a Commonwealth of Nations. Constitutional role The sovereign's role as a constitutional monarch is largely limited to non-partisan functions, such as granting honours. Royal prerogative Appointment of the prime minister Arms