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THE BRITISH MONARCHY IN THE 21ST CENTURY: SYMBOLIC POWER AND POLITICAL RELEVANCE

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  • 1. University of Oradea

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The British monarchy has kept its position as a significant institution in the United Kingdom, becoming the uniting symbol among the people while changing to the political, social, and cultural necessities of the day. This paper which is consistent with 21st-century monarchy deals with the evolvement of its role by symbolizing its awe power, strength, constitutional relevance, and public perception. The study carries out with the help of scholarly analyses, historical accounts, and media representations. It investigates the monarchy's effect on national identity and its ability to face criticism and make the necessary reforms through the lens of multidisciplinary knowledge has been identified. The research gives insights into crucial aspects like political functions, economic contributions, and the challenges the institution faces as it gains more and more the attention of the public. The paper thus, 
draws likeness and contrast between the monarchy of Britain and other constitutional monarchies, and on that basis presents the potential future course of the British monarchy with implications to the monarchy's ability to adapt.

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