The Persian Empire was successful because of effective military leadership and novel civil developments.

Alexander the Great

Type of Government Based in what is now Iran, the Persian Empire combined an absolute monarchy with a decentralized administration and widespread local autonomy.

Empires at their greatest extent

But in fact, Canadians are now paying more per capita to support the Queen than the British are. According to the latest figures out of Buckingham Palace, while Canadians are shelling out $1.53 per capita, the British are only paying about $1.32.

The royal family gets paid through a mix of public and private funds. The Queen’s net worth fell to $460 million in 2020, according to UK newspaper The Sunday Times. According to Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the couple were “cut off.” Here’s how they, and the royal family, make their money.

What other income do they have? As they are no longer “working royals,” Harry and Meghan are free to make their own income. The couple were not paid for the interview with Oprah, but since moving to the US they have made deals with streaming services Netflix and Spotify.

Who is next in line for the throne? The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, is currently next in line for the throne. This is because he is the first-born child of Queen Elizabeth II. He will become king when his mother, the Queen gives up the throne or dies.

Yes — but you don’t have to. When a king is crowned, his wife usually becomes queen or some variation of the title. But Prince Charles’s wife Camilla likely won’t become queen consort when Charles takes over the throne — not strictly based on tradition, but based on preference.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been a senior working member of the Royal family for years as a result of her marriage to Prince Charles – but she will never become queen. She currently represents Queen Elizabeth II in an official capacity. Camilla was technically eligible to use another of Prince Charles’ titles.