Feb 3, 2020, 4:15 PM (as of 2003) (via a friend) Summary. If the queen has the loyalty of the armed forces she can do anything she wishes. The only practical means of her action is in crisis, if the government fails. The Monarch is Sovereign People are her subjects (family, wards) Above the law and immune from prosecution Diplomatic immunity anywhere on earth Exempt from FOI requests No passport nor driving license No taxes Commander in chief of all armed forces, who are sworn to her, not the state The making of treaties Declaration of war Deployment of armed forces overseas Recognition of foreign states Accreditation and reception of diplomats Appointment of Queen’s Counsel (Cabinet) The appointment and regulation of the civil service The appointment and dismissal of ministers, including the prime minister. The summoning, prorogation and dissolution of Parliament Royal assent to bills (or veto) Consent before any law that affects the monarchy can be even discussed. BUT!!! …. Cannot create law, only assent or veto – this is the cornerstone. (And can bring in the army if she wants to enforce it) Issue and revoke passports Arrest, seize, anything commander anything at will Administer punishments at will prerogative to keep the peace Creation of corporations by Charter Granting honours Prerogative of mercy Even over their souls – head of the church. Only revolution can replace her. Which is how it should be. Devoted to public service Limits her opinions to saying nothing Specializes in ‘soft power’. Most powerful woman in the world. The commissioning of officers in the armed forces Directing the disposition of the armed forces in the UK
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