Queen Elizabeth II is neutrality personified and, in her 70 years on the throne, has installed each and every one of the prime ministers and three female prime ministers into office with a smile. Once a week, the monarch meets the head of government for a confidential meeting. During lockdown in England, the Queen held the meeting on the phone. These conversations are strictly confidential and neither the Queen nor the politicians should speak about the content in public. Because contrary to her public neutrality, she can and should express her opinion on the policies of her government team in these meetings.
One of the Queen’s responsibilities to her government is to deliver a speech written by the Prime Minister at the opening of Parliament. In it, the monarch sets out the important points of future politics.
Queen Elizabeth II has already welcomed 15 prime ministers
The Queen has seen 15 prime ministers come and go during her time on the throne. Winston Churchill was in office when she ascended the throne. Now Elizabeth II has officially appointed Liz Truss as the new British Prime Minister. Former incumbent Boris Johnson had previously submitted his resignation to the Queen.