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The UK remains a monarchy to this day, yet the role of the King (or Queen) is mostly ceremonial. Today, all power is in the hands of parliament, yet it wasn't always so. In today's SideQuest, we'll explore the centurylong power struggle between the King and parliament.



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Further Reading:

“The Evolution of Parliament” by the UK Government https://www.parliament.uk/about/livin...