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Monarchy of the Bahamas

Monarchy of the Bahamas
Font Colorblack
Royal TitleQueen
Realmthe Bahamas
CoatofarmsCoat of arms of Bahamas.png
Coatofarms ArticleCoat of arms of the Bahamas
IncumbentElizabeth II
His/herHer
Heir ApparentCharles, Prince of Wales
First MonarchElizabeth II
DateJuly 10, 1973

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The monarchy of the Bahamas is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since the country became independent on 10 July 1973. The Bahamas share the Sovereign with a number of Commonwealth realms. The Queen does not personally reside in the islands, and most of her constitutional roles are therefore delegated to her representative in the country, the Governor-General of the Bahamas.

Royal succession is governed by the English Act of Settlement of 1701, which is part of constitutional law.


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