📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
The monarch is the head of both the Church of England and the Commonwealth.
Correct answer: True
✓ True
B False
💡 Explanation
The monarch is indeed the head of the Church of England and the head of the Commonwealth.
Key facts to remember
- Monarch represents UK abroad, awards honours
- Head of Church of England and Commonwealth
- Coronation at Westminster Abbey
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.1.2 The monarchy:
The monarch has important ceremonial duties including representing the UK abroad, receiving foreign ambassadors, and awarding honours. The monarch is also the head of the Church of England and the head of the Commonwealth. The coronation of a new monarch takes place at Westminster Abbey.
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