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3. The government does pardons, not the monarch

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 04:32 AM

Sep 17

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 Sep 17 OP

Incredible-We Need This Capability for No Kings Day MrWowWow Sep 17 #1

Can Charles pardon them? raccoon Sep 17 #2

The government does pardons, not the monarch muriel_volestrangler Sep 17 #3

No. He is head of state only. Has little formal legal power. Irish_Dem Sep 17 #5

Telling the truth about criminals is harassment and abuse? Irish_Dem Sep 17 #4

"Malicious Communications" ????????????????????? popsdenver Sep 17 #20

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

Behold the Monster the Frankensteinian United States created (nt) muriel_volestrangler Sep 17 #27

And everyone acts shocked when Frankenstein turns on them. Irish_Dem Sep 17 #28

The irony of accusing anyone of harassment and abuse MadameButterfly Sep 17 #31

Psychopaths usually blame others of the crimes they themselves are committing. Irish_Dem Sep 17 #33

Thank you, UK heroes! perdita9 Sep 17 #6

Bravo! Alice B. Sep 17 #7

How about a medal otchmoson Sep 17 #8

I can't love what they're doing nearly enough - especially the channel 4 lie debunking thing Alice B. Sep 17 #12

Anyone know popsdenver Sep 17 #29

There's another thread somewhere, I think, that includes a discussion about that Alice B. Sep 18 #34

Thx A. B. popsdenver Sep 18 #35

I'm trying! Multitasking at work on my doomscroll break! Alice B. Sep 18 #36

This one? I didn't read the whole way through to see if a viable source for US viewing was offered but this is the one.. Alice B. Sep 18 #37

WE need to send them thank yous en mass MadameButterfly Sep 17 #32

It is rather degrading to the castle. twodogsbarking Sep 17 #9

Perhaps Raven123 Sep 17 #17

I love the Brits! From what I've heard this morning, the reason they're hiding Trump at Windsor Castle is Vinca Sep 17 #10

Wouldn't he be just as safe at the Baskerville mansion... IthinkThereforeIAM Sep 17 #19

they should have also put up a pict with Andrew and Epstein as well. nt Javaman Sep 17 #11

IANAL, but I'll be surprised if they can make those charges stick if it ever makes it to court Emrys Sep 17 #13

Most certainly popsdenver Sep 17 #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 Sep 17 #14

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

Send in the National Guard!! JohnnyRingo Sep 17 #15

On behalf of all the decent people on earth, I hereby award BoRaGard Sep 17 #16

And a Nobel Peace Prize... travelingthrulife Sep 17 #18

For projecting historical photos? AllyCat Sep 17 #22

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

If "unauthorised projection" is a crime IronLionZion Sep 17 #26

I think this is for show..they'll be out after TSF leaves. No property damage or anyone hurt.. Deuxcents Sep 17 #30