Monarchy and Democracy
About the campaign
Monarchy and Democracy explores one of the defining constitutional relationships in British history: the evolving partnership between Crown and Parliament. Spanning from the medieval origins of parliamentary governance to the constitutional monarchy of today, the campaign examines how centuries of negotiation, reform and adaptation have shaped modern democracy across the UK and the Commonwealth.
Produced in partnership with the History of Parliament Trust, the campaign’s landmark commemorative publication brings together leading academics, historians and award-winning royal commentators to present a richly illustrated account of constitutional leadership, including an in-depth history of the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The book reflects on the monarchy’s role during some of the most transformative political and social developments of the modern era, while also celebrating progress across cultural, technological, commercial and civic life.
