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Championing constitutional monarchy as an effective form of government is crucial for The Crown Society where our members play a vital role. With King Charles III at the helm, the Royal Family embodies the values and traditions that strengthen this form of governance.

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Our Aims

Statement of Purpose

The Crown Society is a not-for-profit, non-political, organisation dedicated to uniting individuals who share a passion for the institution of Monarchy. Our primary mission is to create a platform for like-minded individuals from all walks of life within the United Kingdom and beyond, to come together to share in this common cause. We believe in the importance of Constitutional Monarchy, a system that has gracefully evolved over the past 1000 years in the rich history of Great Britain and is manifested in other nations. Through various initiatives and events, we aim to foster education, discussion, support, and appreciation for this cherished institution.

The Society seeks to achieve its aims through commitment to the following:

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To support His Majesty King Charles III, (and the hereditary principle embodied by his heirs and successors), the Royal Family, the Royal Household, and royal institutions in accordance with the law.

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To protect Great Britain’s heritage, by defending primarily by providing information and educational opportunities, its constitutional monarchy, history, culture, customs and traditions, the unity of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom under the Crown, and of His Majesty’s other realms, territories and the member states of the Commonwealth of Nations

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To promote and foster the heritage, history and place in modern life around the globe of constitutional monarchy as an effective form of government, transcending politics and safeguarding fundamental principles and freedom.

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To provide its members and the wider public who share its aims, with opportunities in which to come together, to support, recognise, educate, and celebrate, the benefits of Constitutional Monarchy.

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To support, preserve and promote the monarchical system of government worldwide, primarily through education, including the encouragement of the restoration of constitutional monarchy in countries that have become republics.

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To promote peace and harmony among all nations and people, in a spirit of mutual respect and tolerance, and to foster education, understanding and appreciation and learning from the lessons of history.

Disclaimer: The Crown Society does not claim to have

the endorsement of any reigning Monarch, Government, Political Party or Religious Organisation.

We represent a diverse group of people united in a common cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at contact@thecrownsociety.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is a constitutional Monarchy?

Constitutional monarchs have their authority limited by an established legal framework which allows them some discretionary powers and rights. According to the political theorist Walter Bagehot, constitutional monarchs ought to have three rights that express their political position: the right to be consulted, the right to encourage and the right to warn. It has been said that a constitutional monarch reigns but does not rule, the business of regulation and legislation being taken by the governing body. Some of these constitutional rights tend to be observed in the waiving rather than in the exercise: Queen Anne was the last British monarch to veto a parliamentary act in 1708 and, since then, the British sovereigns have tended to accept the acts of parliament without further involvement. A constitutional monarch may be executive, i.e., exercising significant political role or influence, or purely ceremonial, i.e., having very little political influence, but rather cultural and popular influence.

What is an Absolute Monarchy?

An absolute monarch holds all political authority above all constitutions, laws or other constraints. In many ways, it is the most natural sort of monarchy given the origins of leadership in the heads of families, clans and tribes. In Europe, absolute monarchies have given way to constitutional monarchies following the development of democratic politics – only one remains. The absolute monarchies that remain have some religious or ideological significance. The current absolute monarchies are the Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Dubai, al-Quwain, al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, (these are the seven constituent subnations of the United Arab Emirates, each ruled by an emir as a hereditary monarch), Brunei and Oman (each ruled by a sultan as a hereditary monarch), Saudi Arabia and Eswatini (each ruled by a king as a monarch elected from within the royal family) and the Vatican (with the Pope as monarch elected from the College of Cardinals).

What is a Republic?

A republic, in the simplest of definitions, is based on the Latin phrase res publica ('public affair'), is a state in which political powers rests with the citizens through their representatives — in contrast to a monarchy.

Representation in a republic may or may not be freely elected by the general citizenry. In many historical republics, representation has been based on personal status and the role of elections has been limited. This remains true today; among the 159 states that use the word republic in their official names (as of 2017), and other states formally constituted as republics, are states that narrowly constrain both the right of representation and the process of election.

The term developed its modern meaning in reference to the constitution of the ancient Roman Republic, lasting from the overthrow of the last King in 509 BC to the establishment of the Empire in 27 BC. This Constitution was characterised by a Senate composed of wealthy aristocrats wielding significant influence; several popular Assemblies of all free citizens, possessing the power to elect magistrates from the populace and pass laws; and a series of magistracies series of magistracies with varying types of civil and political authority.

Most often a republic is a single sovereign state, but there are also subnational state entities that are referred to as republics, or that have governments that are described as republican in nature.

It is important to recognise that although the advocates of Republicanism often cite this system being more democratic, that is not a guarantee or surety.

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We welcome donations towards the cost of our work and this website, and we will happily accept contributions from all members—large or small! Your support is invaluable to the Crown Society and helps us continue our mission in honour of King Charles III and the Royal Family.

If you wish to send a cheque (in £ Sterling), please make it payable to "The Crown Society" and send it to:

The Treasurer,

The Crown Society

c/o St Nicholas House,

42-48 High Street, Lydd,

Kent TN29 9AN

When you send your cheque, please ensure you include your name, address, and email address to help us acknowledge your support for the Crown Society.

Contact The Crown Society

We welcome contact with people of good will

Those who support and promote a Constitutional Monarchy often align with the values of the society of the crown, which is especially pertinent in the UK. Here, the Royal Family, led by King Charles III, plays a significant role that resonates with crown members around the globe.

The Crown Society

c/o St Nicholas House, 42-48 High Street, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9AN, United Kingdom

contact@thecrownsociety.org

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