His Majesty Must Obey – Discover The British Monarchy’s Rules For King Charles

Open Each New Session of Parliament

There’s practically no end to the duties His Majesty is expected to perform. However, while he can ignore many such rules on special occasions, the responsibilities entrenched in the Constitution fall outside that category.

To this end, Charles must open each new session of Parliament. During these meetings, he can also express his opinions on government matters. His duties in this regard also extend to granting Royal Assent to legislation and approving Orders and Proclamations through the Privy Council.

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