High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, also referred to as the (English or British) Poet Laureate, is an honorary position appointed by the monarch of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Prime Minister. The role does not officially entail any specific duties, but there is an expectation that the holder will write verse for significant national occasions. The role has been held by Carol Ann Duffy since her appointment in May 2009. The United Kingdom also has a position called "Children`s poet laureate", a position which is currently held by Julia Donaldson.