Who has the real power in great Britain?

In the United Kingdom, the head of state is the monarch, currently King Charles III. However, the real power lies with the prime minister and the government. The prime minister is the head of government and is appointed by the monarch. The prime minister and the government are accountable to Parliament, which is the highest legislative body in the UK. Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is directly elected by the people, while the House of Lords is made up of appointed members.