Last edited 29 May 2024

Privy Council

The Privy Council is a formal body of advisers to the monarch, consisting primarily of senior politicians, members of the clergy, and other distinguished individuals appointed by the sovereign. The Privy Council acts as the monarch's principal advisory body on matters of state, governance, and constitutional affairs.

The Privy Council's origins date back to medieval times when it served as a council of advisers to the English monarch. Over time, its composition and functions have evolved, but it continues to play an important role in the UK's constitutional framework

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