In a monarchy, a king or queen is head of state. the british monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. this means that, while the sovereign is head of state, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected parliament. although the sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation. as head of state, the monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. in addition to these state duties, the monarch has a less formal role as 'head of nation'. the sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service. in all these roles the sovereign is supported by members of their immediate family.
A special place in the history of the "great royal wives' takes Hatshepsut. It was a "great tsarist wife" of her half brothers of Thutmose II. During this time, Hatshepsut was the "wife of the god Amun" (the highest rank of priestess in the temple of Amun at Karnak). After her husband's death she became regent, because of the small age her stepson Thutmose III of, the only male heir (born consort Isis), and rules successfully for 22 years. Although she and the other women ruled Egypt, Hatshepsut was the first woman to receive the title of pharaoh. After becoming Pharaoh, she appointed her daughter Neferuru high priestess, handing her the title "wife of the god Amun." Maybe her daughter was "great wife" of Tuthmosis III, but there is no evidence of their supposed marriage .
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