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Originally Posted by Xaccers
Perhaps you aren't aware of the last time those powers were used to remove a goverment?
1975 in Australia.
Just because someone chooses not to do something they are entitled to do, it doesn't mean they are no longer entitled to do it.
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I did say in the UK.
But I am not saying she cannot do it legally, I am saying it would be the most reckless and stupid thing she could do. It would make a mockery out of our political system and it would endanger the idea of the monarcy, giving a massive boost to those who would the UK to turn into a Republic.
You really think a unelected Queen/King should be able to dismiss governments? Bearing in mind that you cant control it so she could just as well dismiss a government you like as one you dont?