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King Harald V of Norway, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and King Felipe VI of Spain are all descended from both Queen Victoria and King Christian IX.
What is the nationality of the Queen of Spain?
Spanish
Letizia of Spain/Nationality
What is the difference between the UK and Spain’s monarchies?
One big difference is that the Spanish are very relaxed about the Monarch abdicating and passing power to the heir, while they are still alive – this happened in recent years. Not so, in the UK – the Monarch reigns until death – it is almost unheard of for the Monarch to abdicate.
How did the Spanish monarchy maintain control of its colonies?
The Spanish monarchy, in contrast, maintained rigid control over its colonies by appointing their governors and creating their laws without allowing colonists to have a voice in their policies. The approaches of their respective governments caused vast differences in the economies of the British and Spanish colonies.
How did the relationship between the British and Spanish colonies differ?
The fundamental differences between the two countries led to a difference in the way the colonies of each country interacted with its government. The relationship of British and Spanish colonists with Native Americans also reflected the differences in the motives and the government of Britain and Spain.
What similarities exist between the governing bodies of Britain and Spain?
The governing bodies of Britain and Spain shared largely similar motives in their exploration and colonization of the…show more content… The British Parliament took a hands-off approach in the maintenance of its colonies; it allowed colonists set up whichever governments and policies they felt were most beneficial to them.