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Executive branch United Kingdom, in 35 editions.
The entry for United Kingdom published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 24
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the Queen, born 14 November 1948)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Commons:
- last held 9 April 1992 (next to be held by NA April 1997);
- results - Conservative 41.9%, Labor 34.5%, Liberal Democratic 17.9%, other 5.7%;
- seats - (651 total) Conservative 336, Labor 271, Liberal Democratic 20, other 24
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES
(son of the Queen, born 14 November 1948)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
House of Commons:
last held 9 April 1992 (next to be held by NA April 1997); results -
Conservative 41.9%, Labor 34.5%, Liberal Democratic 17.9%, other 5.7%; seats
- (651 total) Conservative 336, Labor 271, Liberal Democratic 20, other 24
Published as “Elections”
- House of Commons:
- last held 9 April 1992 (next to be held by NA April 1997);
- results - Conservative 41.9%, Labor 34.5%, Liberal Democratic 17.9%, other 5.7%;
- seats - (651 total) Conservative 336, Labor 271, Liberal Democratic 20, other 24
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the Queen, born 14 November 1948)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
monarch, prime minister, CabinetHouse of Commons:
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES
(son of the Queen, born 14 November 1948)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
last held 9 April 1992 (next to be held by NA April 1997); results -
Conservative 41.9%, Labor 34.5%, Liberal Democratic 17.9%, other 5.7%; seats
- (651 total) Conservative 336, Labor 271, Liberal Democratic 20, other 24
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES
(son of the Queen, born 14 November 1948)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
The entry for United Kingdom did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the Queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
House of Commons: chief of
last held 9 April 1992 (next to be held by NA April 1997); results -
Conservative 41.9%, Labor 34.5%, Liberal Democratic 17.9%, other 5.7%; seats
- (651 total) Conservative 336, Labor 271, Liberal Democratic 20, other 24
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
ChiefState: state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir
Apparent Prince CHARLESHead head of Government:government: Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch; Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November 1990) is the leader of the party which holds the majority in the House of Commons and must have the consent of the monarch
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir 1952) is a
hereditary monarch; Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the Queen, queen,
born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister John MAJOR (since 28 November
1990) is the leader of the party which holds the majority in the
House of Commons and must have the consent of the monarch
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tony BLAIR (since 2 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- prime minister is the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons and must have the consent of the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a 1952); Heir
hereditary monarch;
Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen,
head of government: Prime Minister John MAJOR Tony BLAIR (since 28 November 2 May 1997)1990) cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; prime minister is
the leader of the party which holds the majority party in the
the consent of the monarch
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony C. L. (Tony) BLAIR (since 2 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the prime minister is the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons (assuming there is no majority party, a prime minister would have a majority coalition or at least a coalition that was not rejected by the majority)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir
Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Tony Anthony C. L. (Tony) BLAIR (since
2 May 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; the prime minister is
the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons and must (assuming
there is no majority party, a prime minister would have a majoritythe consent of coalition or at least a coalition that was not rejected by the monarch
majority)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony C. L. (Tony) BLAIR (since 2 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the prime minister is the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons (assuming there is no majority party, a prime minister would have a majority coalition or at least a coalition that was not rejected by the majority)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir
head of government: Prime Minister Anthony C. L. (Tony) BLAIR (since
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the prime minister is
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948) head of government: Prime Minister Anthony C. L. (Tony) BLAIR (since 2 May 1997) cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the prime minister is the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons (assuming there is no majority party, a prime minister would have a majority coalition or at least a coalition that was not rejected by the majority)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
The same text in 5 editions, 2002 to 2006.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony (Tony) BLAIR (since 2 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Anthony C. L. (Tony) BLAIR (since 2 May 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarch monarchy is hereditary; the prime minister is following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in or the House leader of Commons (assuming there is no majority party, a prime minister would have a the majority coalition or at least a coalition that was not rejected by is usually the majority) prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gordon BROWN (since 27 June 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Anthony (Tony) BLAIR Gordon BROWN (since 2 May 1997) 27 June 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister James Gordon BROWN (since 27 June 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister James Gordon BROWN (since 27 June 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister James Gordon BROWN (since 27 June 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government:
Prime Minister James Gordon BROWN (since 27 June 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister David CAMERON (since 11 May 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually the prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government:
Prime Minister James Gordon BROWN David CAMERON (since 27 June 2007) 11 May 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually the prime minister
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister David CAMERON (since 11 May 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government:
Prime Minister David CAMERON (since 11 May 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister David CAMERON (since 11 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- David Cameron (Conservative) assumed office 11 May 2010
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
elections:the leader of the majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister minister; David Cameron (Conservative) assumed office 11 May 2010
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Theresa MAY (since 13 July 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- Theresea MAY (Conservative) assumed office 13 July 2016
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister David CAMERON Theresa MAY (since 11 May 2010) 13 July 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; David Cameron Theresea MAY (Conservative) assumed office 11 May 2010 13 July 2016
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES, son of the queen (born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Theresa MAY (Conservative) (since 13 July 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 8 June 2017 (next to be held by 5 May 2022)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son CHARLES, son of the queen, born queen (born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Theresa MAY (Conservative) (since 13 July 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; Theresea MAY (Conservative) assumed office 13 July 2016 election last held on 8 June 2017 (next to be held by 5 May 2022)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Theresa MAY (Conservative) (since 13 July 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 8 June 2017 (next to be held by 5 May 2022)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES, son CHARLES (son of the queen (born queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Theresa MAY (Conservative) (since 13 July 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 8 June 2017 (next to be held by 5 May 2022)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boris JOHNSON (Conservative) (since 24 July 2019);
- note - Prime Minister Theresa MAY announced her resignation to be effective after the election of a new Conservative Party leader in July
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 8 June 2017 (next to be held by 5 May 2022)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Theresa MAY Boris JOHNSON (Conservative) (since 13 24 July 2016) 2019); note - Prime Minister Theresa MAY announced her resignation to be effective after the election of a new Conservative Party leader in July
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 8 June 2017 (next to be held by 5 May 2022)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boris JOHNSON (Conservative) (since 24 July 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held by 2 May 2024)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
head of government: Prime Minister Boris JOHNSON (Conservative) (since 24 July 2019); note - Prime Minister Theresa MAY announced her resignation to be effective after the election of a new Conservative Party leader in July 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 8 June 2017 12 December 2019 (next to be held by 5 2 May 2022) 2024)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- Heir Apparent Prince WILLIAM (son of the king, born 21 June 1982);
- note - CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rishi SUNAK (Conservative) (since 25 October 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held by 2 May 2024)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES WILLIAM (son of the queen, king, born 14 November 1948) 21 June 1982); note - CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history
head of government: Prime Minister Boris JOHNSON Rishi SUNAK (Conservative) (since 24 July 2019) 25 October 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held by 2 May 2024)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 15 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 16 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022);
- Heir Apparent Prince WILLIAM (son of the king, born 21 June 1982);
- note - CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rishi SUNAK (Conservative) (since 25 October 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held no later than 28 January 2025)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); Heir Apparent Prince WILLIAM (son of the king, born 21 June 1982); note - CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history
head of government: Prime Minister Rishi SUNAK (Conservative) (since 25 October 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held by 2 May 2024) no later than 28 January 2025)
note: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Keir STARMER (Labor) (since 5 July 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister;
- election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held no later than 28 January 2025)
note 1: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
note 2 : King CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); Heir Apparent Prince WILLIAM (son of the king, born 21 June 1982); note - CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history 2022)
head of government: Prime Minister Rishi SUNAK (Conservative) Keir STARMER (Labor) (since 25 October 2022) 5 July 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held no later than 28 January 2025)note: note 1: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)
note 2 : King CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Keir STARMER (since 5 July 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister
note 1: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (each referred to as a "Commonwealth realm")
note 2 : King CHARLES III succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years -- the longest such tenure in British history
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022)
head of government: Prime Minister Keir STARMER (Labor) (since 5 July 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister; election last held on 12 December 2019 (next to be held no later than 28 January 2025) minister
note 1: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each (each referred to as a Commonwealth realm) "Commonwealth realm")
note 2 : King CHARLES III succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - -- the longest such tenure in British history
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Central Intelligence Agency. “United Kingdom: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/united-kingdom/executive-branch.