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Privy Council - GCSE History Definition

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The Privy Council is a group of advisors who help the monarch of the United Kingdom make important decisions. It has a long history, going back to medieval times, and was once a powerful part of the government that contained the monarch's closest and most trusted advisors. Today, the Privy Council doesn't have as much power as it used to, but it still deals with some legal and ceremonial duties. It includes senior politicians, judges, and members of the royal family. While it may not play a big role in everyday government, the Privy Council remains an important symbol of the UK's traditions and history.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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