This is exactly what this article is about, turns out it's not uncommon, bills have been held up or changes added before assent was granted at the request of the monarchy over a thousand times in the present Queen's rein.
That's like 150 times a year? Every 2 days? How is that 'exceptional'?
I wouldn't be surprised if the Guardian has a week of damaging headline from this.
Today's was the Prince of Wales added an exemption shafting home owners on 'his' land, causing people's homes to become worthless so that he can collect extra rent. A clear abuse of power.
> I wouldn't be surprised if the Guardian has a week of damaging headline from this.
Indeed. Apparently they are releasing this as a series. I am very curious to see what they have next. Though I have no idea about how actually damaging this would be for the royal family.
That's like 150 times a year? Every 2 days? How is that 'exceptional'?
I wouldn't be surprised if the Guardian has a week of damaging headline from this.
Today's was the Prince of Wales added an exemption shafting home owners on 'his' land, causing people's homes to become worthless so that he can collect extra rent. A clear abuse of power.