British Royal Prerogative

Windsor · February 06, 2006, 01:19:45 PM

Cameron seeks to limit Blair's use of Royal Prerogative

QuoteDavid Cameron will today call for Parliament to curtail the ability of the Prime Minister to use the Royal Prerogative to declare war or sign international treaties without first consulting MPs.

Royal Prerogatives are a series of powers officially held by the Queen that have been passed to the government of the day. They enable decisions to be taken without the backing of, or consultation with, Parliament.

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T125eagle · February 09, 2006, 07:14:44 PM

hmm. but does the Queen make the decision or does the PM made the decision, without consulting the Queen, in her name?

Jenee · February 11, 2006, 12:23:22 AM

i THINK the PM makes the decision in the Queen's name.

T125eagle · February 11, 2006, 12:57:21 AM

but does the Queen know about it at all or does she hear it on the teley like everyone else?

Jenee · February 11, 2006, 02:42:55 AM

i have no idea. don't they meet once a week? maybe they discuss that stuff then. I"m sure he'd let her know, as a courtesy.

T125eagle · February 11, 2006, 03:09:10 AM

lol, i would hope so Jen. the Queen might have to use the pistol in bbb's avator if he doesnt!

Jenee · February 11, 2006, 05:36:01 AM

:lol:

Lila the Flirt · February 11, 2006, 04:48:04 PM

:happytears: The Queen is a Constitutional Monarch which means she has to remain impartial to politics. I'm sure they'd at least notify her of the goings-on in the government, especially this one. It's called Royal Prerogative after all. :) Windsor?