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Originally Posted by Chris
Such a pardon would require government, possibly also parliamentary action. William is a future king and must therefore be very wary of doing anything in public that can be construed as influencing political process. Not that you'd expect the instant gratification, 140 characters or bust, Twitter-hogging generation to understand anything as nuanced as that.
William and Kate are not transient reality TV slebs. They have a role in our constitution and are simply fulfilling it.
Nowt to see here.
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Turing had a Royal Pardon...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25495315
If the head of state now can look like they are influencing political progress and Prince Charles who has stated his support for gay rights many times and counts Stephen Fry amoungst close friends that even attending his wedding why cant Will and Kate?
If will is afraid to show support for minority groups then i think that as king he is going to be useless. Harry on the other hand also has stated he supports gay rights and even while serving in the Army saved a gay officer from a beating telling the officers to back the **** off or he will make a report.