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Re:How to Brexit? – Explore the (im)possibilities of the dif... by mattmanser on Friday September 28, 2018 @11:53AM (#18094396)
Because the position (and power) is symbolic and the centuries old understanding is that the ruling monarch will never exercise it. Should they do so, especially in opposition to a full referendum of all things, it would spell the end of the monarchy.

The last time royal assent was refused in the UK was in 1708:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Militia_Bill

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Re:How to Brexit? – Explore the (im)possibilities of the dif... by Latteland on Friday September 28, 2018 @08:32PM (#18098049)
What if the king or queen was a crazy bastard hell bent or just too stupid to do anything but destroy your normal democratic behaviors and support authoritarian practices? I think you've been lucky up to now, at least for the recent 100 years.
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