pgk
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There is no realistic prospect of the monarch veto any new law, that went with Charles 1st.Actually, the Queen still has significant political powers available - including the ability to effectively veto new laws by withholding Royal Assent. Where the Queen's greatest powers lay though is in the quiet diplomacy that goes on behind the scenes, the gentle advice and subtle methods of letting politicians know her views. Previous monarchs have been more vocal and forthright in expressing their views, whereas QEII has exercised her influence in a more dignified manner. As for sending folk to the tower - it's a jolly nice day out, except for all the tourists! Joking aside - even if the Queen had the power to imprison folk at will, to do so with an elected member of Parliament, let alone the prime minister, would be a gross abuse of power - the sort of abuses that parliament was introduced to prevent!