Issued by King George V declaring that the Royal Family would be known as the House of WIndsor.

Text of the Coronation Oath in use to this day.

Official site. Features events and information about celebrations of HM The Queen's 50th anniversary on the throne.

Advises on the exercise of prerogative powers and certain functions assigned to the Queen including.

Roy Hattersley, a member of the privy council explains its function and calls for the ending of the odd circle which surrounds the monarch in this article for the Guardian newspaper.

Official site covers the monarch's role and the history of the monarchy; gives biographies of the Royal Family, tourist information for Royal Palaces and the Royal Collection

Act requiring the consent of the Soverign before a member of the Royal Family can marry.