I know they once had all the power, but is the parliamentary government in full control now, or can the royals actually affect politics, administration, and control over the country?
Edit: Thank all of you so much for taking the time to answer. This includes all of you with theories of power behind the curtains. It’s actually quite fascinating, and I am still combing through comments.
A very special thanks goes out to all the people that have “politely” corrected my use of the word, “England”. I would remind you that questions are for the point of learning. I appreciate your contribution.
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Yes, but not really. In theory the King/Queen can refuse to give Royal Assent to a Bill that is going to be made into law, but that’s more of a formality, it hasn’t happened in about 200 years and any monarch that refused would find themselves on their ear pretty quickly. For all practical purposes, the monarch is a figurehead who the government governs on behalf unilaterally.
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