The London School of Commerce & IT (LSCI) was honoured to participate in the prestigious event, “Monarchy and Democracy: 325 Years of Royal and Parliamentary Leadership” commemorating the Act of Settlement and its significance on parliamentary democracy. The book explores earlier constitutional settlements which enabled entrenching parliamentary sovereignty and shape the evolution of representative government.

Mr. Khan, CEO, and Ms. Hasina Haque, Principal of LSCI, were invited to attend the exclusive book launch held at the magnificent Westminster Abbey. This invitation-only event, co-hosted by the History of Parliament Trust, brought together a distinguished audience of trustees, contributors, Lords, Ladies, and members of both Houses of Parliament.

LSCI was proudly featured in the commemorative publication with a dedicated two-page spread (pages 334–335), highlighting the institution’s outstanding achievements over the past two decades and outlining its vision for the future.

This recognition reflects LSCI’s continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and its growing contribution to the higher education sector.

Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership

A landmark publication celebrating 325 years of royal and parliamentary leadership.

Westminster Abbey’s College Garden played host to the official book launch of Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, featuring the London School of Commerce & IT, on Tuesday 9 June.

Written by a team of prominent academics and bestselling authors, including royal experts Robert Jobson, Russell Myers and Katie Nicholl, the landmark publication explores the evolving roles of Crown and Parliament in the leadership of the UK and the Commonwealth.

Published by St James’s House in partnership with the History of Parliament Trust, one of the most authoritative academic research organisations in the UK, the book was unveiled to more than 500 attendees, including leading figures from parliament, industry and the media, as well as a host of special guests.

Spanning 325 years of royal and parliamentary leadership, the publication charts the relationship between the monarchy and democratic institutions from the constitutional settlement that followed the Glorious Revolution of 1688 to the present day.