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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Head of government of the United KingdomThe prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on the exercise of much of the royal prerogative, chairs the Cabinet, and selects its ministers. As modern prime ministers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons, they sit as members of Parliament.
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AI Generated- 1721-04-03Robert Walpole takes office as the first prime minister of the United Kingdom.
- 1688The "Glorious Revolution" occurs, leading to a shift of political power from the sovereign to Parliament.
- 1834The last time a monarch personally dismisses or appoints a prime minister.