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Re:Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK by GJim on Friday February 21, 2025 @06:13PM (#43134251)
> one UK head of state

What on earth are you talking about?

Charles III is head of state, and before that, Liz II. The monarch absolutely does not get involved in politics.

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Re:Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK by sib on Saturday February 22, 2025 @07:19AM (#43138327)
>> The monarch absolutely does not get involved in politics.

The monarch picks the Prime Minister, no? That seems pretty involved.

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Re:Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK by polshaw on Saturday February 22, 2025 @10:05AM (#43139557)
No, the monarch does not pick the Prime Minister. At all.

They have a ceremonial role in confirming them. Like they do with every law that Parliament creates. If they ever actually practically exercised this theoretical power it would be the end of the monarchy.

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Re:Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK by GJim on Monday February 24, 2025 @04:29AM (#43157502)
Good Lord man! Where are you finding this rubbish!

The Members of Parliament choose the Prime Minister. The role of the monarch in confining them is purely ceremonial.

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