Following on from the coronation, it might interest you to know that aside from being head of the Anglican Church, Head of State, and having some might fancy jewellery, hats, and carriages to ride to for state occasions, the English language is also lorded over by our reigning sovereign.
The standard form of the English language as spoken in England, particularly the accent and vocabulary, is associated with the British upper classes. The old saying ‘the Kings’ (or Queens) English relates back to the monarch being the symbolic head of state and a figure of prestige and authority, and is therefore highest ranked person seen as representing the epitome of correct and refined English language usage.
This is really quite odd, considering that when the Oxford Dictionary was being developed, this was mostly throughout the reign of Queen Victoria, who is reported to have grown up speaking German before English.  Therefore technically English was arguably not her ‘first’ language. However as the Queen or King is the highest-ranking figure in the country, their manner of speaking often sets the standard for pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
It is worth noting that the phrase ‘the Queen's English’ is associated with the British monarchy and does not necessarily apply to the English spoken in other English-speaking countries or regions. Different variations and dialects of English have evolved over time, influenced by factors such as geography, history, and local culture.
It’s also interesting to note that the Oxford English dictionary was first published in 1884, and therefore is 139 years old, and in that time 85 years of it saw England ruled by Queens not Kings.
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