Queen Regent's Prerogative Act 1554 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Acte declaring that the Regall Power of this Realme is in the Quenes Majestie as fully and absolutely as ever it was in any of her moste noble Progenitours Kinges of this Realme. |
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| Citation | 1 Mar. Sess. 3 c. 1 |
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| Repealed | 1 January 1970 |
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| Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969 |
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Status: Repealed
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The Queen Regent's Prerogative Act 1554 was an important law made by the Parliament of England. This law helped to make sure that a queen ruling the country had the same power as any king before her. It was passed during the reign of Queen Mary I.
What Was This Act About?
This Act was a special law passed in 1554. Its main goal was to confirm that the Queen of England had full royal power. This meant she could rule the country just like a king. The law made it clear that her authority was complete.
Why Was It Needed?
In the 1500s, it was quite new for a woman to rule England alone. Some people wondered if a queen could have the same power as a king. Queen Mary I was the first queen to rule England by herself. This Act was created to remove any doubts about her power. It made sure everyone knew she was in charge. It also helped to set a clear rule for future queens.
What Did the Act Say?
The long title of the Act explains its purpose very well. It said that the "Regall Power of this Realme is in the Quenes Majestie as fully and absolutely as ever it was in any of her moste noble Progenitours Kinges of this Realme." This means the Queen's royal power was as strong as any king's. It gave her the full authority to govern the country. This included making laws, leading the army, and managing the government.
When Was It Cancelled?
The Queen Regent's Prerogative Act 1554 was a very old law. It was eventually cancelled, or "repealed," many years later. This happened on January 1, 1970. The law that cancelled it was called the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969. This later Act removed many old laws that were no longer needed.
