Tag Archives: Queen Elizabeth II

Informal Advice to the Monarch

Posted on April 4, 2024 by jasonloch

I recently stumbled upon a small collection of documents relating to the Northern Ireland (Royal Assent to Bills) Order 1999.[1] That Order in Council established the form of the Letters Patent that the Sovereign uses to signify Royal Assent to … Continue reading →

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Royal Incapacity and Medical Procedures

Posted on January 29, 2024 by jasonloch

The King returned from the hospital today after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate on Friday. According to the BBC, there was no delegation of royal authority during his stay in the hospital. This approach is in marked contrast to … Continue reading →

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A Tempest In A Teacup?

Posted on February 28, 2023 by jasonloch

The King had tea with the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, yesterday. At first glance, this might seem like a standard diplomatic nicety, but it took place against a backdrop of tensions between the United Kingdom and the … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On Counsellors Of State

Posted on November 24, 2022 by jasonloch

The Counsellors of State Bill cleared the House of Lords yesterday. Counsellors of State are members of the Royal Family who carry out the Sovereign’s functions if they are ill or absent from the United Kingdom, and this Bill would … Continue reading →

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The Queen And The European Union

Posted on March 9, 2016 by jasonloch

There’s been some fuss in the United Kingdom today over The Sun‘s claim that the Queen has expressed Euroskeptic views on at least two occasions, including a 2011 lunch with Nick Clegg at Windsor Castle and a meeting with MPs at Buckingham Palace. Like … Continue reading →

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Constitution 101: How Powerful Is The Queen?

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jasonloch

[This is the first in a series of posts that will look at the key institutions of the British constitution. A version of this particular post first appeared on my personal blog.]  Americans don’t really understand the British Monarchy. Our pundits often portray … Continue reading →

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