![]() In the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, the monarch as parens patriae is parent for all the children in their realms, who, if a judge so determines, can become wards of court. The wardship jurisdiction is an ancient jurisdiction derived from the British Crown's duty as parens patriae ("parent of the nation") to protect his or her subjects, and particularly those unable to look after themselves. ![]() ![]() Such a person may be referenced as a "ward of the court". In law, a ward is a minor or incapacitated adult placed under the protection of a legal guardian or government entity, such as a court. ![]()
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