In his defence, he’s not a world leader but a symbolic figure head and this is a tradition going back a long way, similar to the French parade but they got rid of their king a while back.
The Norks Kims are world leaders and KC3 isn’t? Did I accidentally stumble into a .ml echo chamber?
On looking at the OP’s list I was also wondering why Trooping the Colour wasn’t on it, as it is a military parade for the (official) birthday of one of the leaders in the G7.
King Charles III is not symbolic; he is the ruler of the UK and the Commonwealth. He refers to Parliament as “my government” in his speeches and no new laws can be passed without his approval (Royal assent). He is the head of the military and the Church. So referring to Charles as a symbolic figurehead is factually inaccurate. Deferring power to Parliament doesn’t change that. Taking it up again may cause a constitutional crisis, but I believe it is an option.
Yes, technically this is correct and the legislation has not been repealed. I think it highly unlikely that the king would do anything, and if he did I’m unsure the armed forces would follow him against a legally elected parliament.
Futhermore the king is also head of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; again I find it unlikely that they’d follow him over their govts.
In short there’s a bunch of laws that the UK govt. hasn’t revoked. Changing unused or unnecessary legislation takes time and there are more important changes to make.
Dissolution of Parliament is a thing that happens every time an election is called. It’s not about taking control of Parliament, as an election must be held, and Parliament retains its dual sovereignty.
In his defence, he’s not a world leader but a symbolic figure head and this is a tradition going back a long way, similar to the French parade but they got rid of their king a while back.
Yeah, an important distinction is that the king/queen didn’t decide to do this, it’s a tradition going way back.
The Norks Kims are world leaders and KC3 isn’t? Did I accidentally stumble into a .ml echo chamber?
On looking at the OP’s list I was also wondering why Trooping the Colour wasn’t on it, as it is a military parade for the (official) birthday of one of the leaders in the G7.
King Charles III is not symbolic; he is the ruler of the UK and the Commonwealth. He refers to Parliament as “my government” in his speeches and no new laws can be passed without his approval (Royal assent). He is the head of the military and the Church. So referring to Charles as a symbolic figurehead is factually inaccurate. Deferring power to Parliament doesn’t change that. Taking it up again may cause a constitutional crisis, but I believe it is an option.
This seems like a fairly reliable source, on the grounds that although it’s “only” a blog, solicitors aren’t known for posting misinformation. https://www.milnerslaw.co.uk/could-king-charles-iii-dissolve-parliament/
Yes, technically this is correct and the legislation has not been repealed. I think it highly unlikely that the king would do anything, and if he did I’m unsure the armed forces would follow him against a legally elected parliament.
Futhermore the king is also head of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; again I find it unlikely that they’d follow him over their govts.
In short there’s a bunch of laws that the UK govt. hasn’t revoked. Changing unused or unnecessary legislation takes time and there are more important changes to make.
Presidents in semi-presidential systems can also “dissolve” the legislature, aka: Snap Election.
Its not some “dictator” thing, it just means holding an election earlier than originally planned in order to resolve legislative deadlock.
Did Charles go to the G7 summit, or did the prime minister (leader) of the county go?
Of all the leaders who attended the G7 summit, are they all elected officials?
Dissolution of Parliament is a thing that happens every time an election is called. It’s not about taking control of Parliament, as an election must be held, and Parliament retains its dual sovereignty.