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Post by wompie on Aug 18, 2022 15:20:06 GMT
What George VI and Mary did for the country was followed was followed by their daughter Elizabeth. In these modern times I doubt there will ever be a monarch like these. But let's remember that the Queen is simply titular head of state. She has very few powers that she could use except in an emergency. We are essentially a democracy. The only time the Queen really has a say is when a bill of Parliament affects the Royal Family. It then needs the Royal CONSENT. Acts of Parliament are given the Royal ASSENT to become law. It's known that the Queen has offered advice on a bill, but has never refused her Assent (Signature). Not happened for about 300 years. I doubt the Queen will ever abdicate but could step down, allowing Charles to become Regent in her place. I've been a Royalist/monarchist from the time I was able to understand the term. I served the Queen as an 'erk' in the RAF 1958-1963 and have remained in favour of the Monarchy since. Despite the ups and downs of the Royals, they are human and have the faults and failings of every family. The future role of the Monarchy must be in doubt given the times in which we live and immigration of people who have no understanding of the Royal Family. At 83 it's not my problem. Oh boy... you do realize that no soldier or military person in the UK or anywhere else like Australia, Canada or New Zealand can move a plane, ship or tank or soldier to war unless the Queen signs off on it first right...? Nor can ANY LEFT OR Right Government rule unless they have the Queen's permission first. If that isn't POWER I don't know what is. It isn't true she has no power. She is THE MOST powerful person on the planet and that is the throne Pr Charles is inheriting. On the matter of war, few western parliaments are weaker than Britain’s. There is no legal requirement for the prime minister to consult MPs before taking military action, or even to inform them. In recent days, Conservative MPs and Tony Blair have emphasised that Theresa May would not require parliamentary approval to launch air strikes against Syria following last week’s chemical weapons attack. The Queens role in this country is largely symbolic and the powers she has are never used. The Government runs the country. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament. Although The Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation. As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service. There is no indication that Blair sought the Queens permission to go to war. Neither did Theresa May ask the Queen for air strikes on Syria. We know there have been times when the Queen has sought the advice of the Privy Council and has been advised to leave things alone. If the Queen ever used her powers the monarchy would be finished. |
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Post by Egginbonce on Aug 18, 2022 15:23:32 GMT
Oh boy... you do realize that no soldier or military person in the UK or anywhere else like Australia, Canada or New Zealand can move a plane, ship or tank or soldier to war unless the Queen signs off on it first right...? Nor can ANY LEFT OR Right Government rule unless they have the Queen's permission first. If that isn't POWER I don't know what is. It isn't true she has no power. She is THE MOST powerful person on the planet and that is the throne Pr Charles is inheriting. On the matter of war, few western parliaments are weaker than Britain’s. There is no legal requirement for the prime minister to consult MPs before taking military action, or even to inform them. In recent days, Conservative MPs and Tony Blair have emphasised that Theresa May would not require parliamentary approval to launch air strikes against Syria following last week’s chemical weapons attack. The Queens role in this country is largely symbolic and the powers she has are never used. The Government runs the country. In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament. Although The Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation. As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service. There is no indication that Blair sought the Queens permission to go to war. Neither did Theresa May ask the Queen for air strikes on Syria. We know there have been times when the Queen has sought the advice of the Privy Council and has been advised to leave things alone. If the Queen ever used her powers the monarchy would be finished. luckily the green kryptonite is dong its job... |
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Post by caskur on Aug 18, 2022 15:53:15 GMT
I am telling you... Her power is NOT symbolic. You and most people have been lead to believe something that is NOT true.
The militaries of the UK and the Commonwealth Belong to the Crown ...the Queen is the Crown until she dies.
I get really sick and tired of telling dummies the Law...
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Post by wompie on Aug 18, 2022 16:45:44 GMT
As Head of State The Queen has to remain strictly neutral with respect to political matters.
By convention, The Queen does not vote or stand for election, however Her Majesty does have important CEREMONIAL AND FORMAL roles in relation to the government of the UK.
She has been in power for 70 years. This dummy has never seen her interfere in any way. We have had important constitutional changes, Common Market, EU. Financial crises in 1960's. The Ted Heath crisis of the 84's, wars. All without the Queen interfering. Quite often AFTER having taken Privy Council advice to leave well alone.
This started with the Bill of Rights 1688 and has progressed by the Unwritten Constitution of this country.The English Bill of Rights created a constitutional monarchy in England, meaning the king or queen acts as head of state but his or her powers are limited by law. Under this system, the monarchy couldn’t rule without the consent of Parliament, and the people were given individual rights. If the Queen used her power - except in a time of real crisis, the Monarchy would be finished.
Technically, the queen still retains certain political powers, known as her "personal prerogatives" or the "queen's reserve powers" . Among those reserve powers are the power to appoint the prime minister, to open and close sessions of Parliament, and to approve legislation.
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Post by Egginbonce on Aug 18, 2022 18:41:03 GMT
could she appoint me as PM do yer thnk? and wud it make things better?
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Post by caskur on Aug 19, 2022 4:42:56 GMT
omg... he is pretty dumb that wombat inne?
The Queen has the power to sack governments dimbulb... they have to ask her permission to govern in the first place. The governments get paid to sought out the day to day running the UK... they are NOT above the Queen in anyway shape or form. They work for her. Just like the military cannot move a serviceman without her signature so who do you think signed off for Vietnam, the Falklands, the Gulf,... Iraq...hmmmm?
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