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3. The government does pardons, not the monarch

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 05:32 AM

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although they are "in the monarch's name". The last monarch to try a pardon on his own was George IV (reigned 1820-1830), according to Wikipedia, referencing a House of Commons note:

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

Not since the 19th century has the monarch attempted to exercise this
prerogative personally. King George IV wished to influence the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland in exercising the prerogative of mercy in relation to a
death sentence for an inhabitant of Clare who had burned his own house
down. When Sir Robert Peel, the then Home Secretary, threatened
resignation, the King gave way. Cases of persons sentenced to death at the
Old Bailey were once considered by the monarch at a meeting of the Privy
Council. George IV often advocated mercy until over-ruled by his advisers.

https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9877/CBP-9877.pdf

And the current government, though Labour, are trying to "look tough" - there's no chance they'd let anyone off if they were convicted.

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Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president's visit [View all] muriel_volestrangler Yesterday OP

Incredible-We Need This Capability for No Kings Day MrWowWow Yesterday #1

Can Charles pardon them? raccoon Yesterday #2

The government does pardons, not the monarch muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #3

No. He is head of state only. Has little formal legal power. Irish_Dem Yesterday #5

Telling the truth about criminals is harassment and abuse? Irish_Dem Yesterday #4

"Malicious Communications" ????????????????????? popsdenver 18 hrs ago #20

Everyone seems to fall in line to ass kiss our Dear Leader. Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #23

Behold the Monster the Frankensteinian United States created (nt) muriel_volestrangler 16 hrs ago #27

And everyone acts shocked when Frankenstein turns on them. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #28

The irony of accusing anyone of harassment and abuse MadameButterfly 11 hrs ago #31

Psychopaths usually blame others of the crimes they themselves are committing. Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #33

Thank you, UK heroes! perdita9 Yesterday #6

Bravo! Alice B. Yesterday #7

How about a medal otchmoson 23 hrs ago #8

I can't love what they're doing nearly enough - especially the channel 4 lie debunking thing Alice B. 22 hrs ago #12

Anyone know popsdenver 15 hrs ago #29

There's another thread somewhere, I think, that includes a discussion about that Alice B. 24 min ago #34

WE need to send them thank yous en mass MadameButterfly 11 hrs ago #32

It is rather degrading to the castle. twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #9

Perhaps Raven123 21 hrs ago #17

I love the Brits! From what I've heard this morning, the reason they're hiding Trump at Windsor Castle is Vinca 23 hrs ago #10

Wouldn't he be just as safe at the Baskerville mansion... IthinkThereforeIAM 19 hrs ago #19

they should have also put up a pict with Andrew and Epstein as well. nt Javaman 23 hrs ago #11

IANAL, but I'll be surprised if they can make those charges stick if it ever makes it to court Emrys 22 hrs ago #13

Most certainly popsdenver 18 hrs ago #21

And, yet, some Americans talk about moving to the UK to get out of this country. They are a U.S. copy there. Wonder Why 21 hrs ago #14

Yes, I was there over the summer fujiyamasan 17 hrs ago #25

Send in the National Guard!! JohnnyRingo 21 hrs ago #15

On behalf of all the decent people on earth, I hereby award BoRaGard 21 hrs ago #16

And a Nobel Peace Prize... travelingthrulife 21 hrs ago #18

For projecting historical photos? AllyCat 18 hrs ago #22

It's the cheapest way of getting on his side muriel_volestrangler 17 hrs ago #24

If "unauthorised projection" is a crime IronLionZion 17 hrs ago #26

I think this is for show..they'll be out after TSF leaves. No property damage or anyone hurt.. Deuxcents 12 hrs ago #30