Monarch's Authority Quotes

Your dependence upon the crown is no advantage, but rather an injury to the people of Britain, as it increases the power and influence of the King.

King's entreaties are commands.

[Sir Robert] Walpole was a minister given by the King to the people. [William] Pitt [the Elder] was a minister given to the King—as an adjunct.

Here thou, great Anna! Whom three realms obey, / Dost sometimes counsel take—and sometimes tea.

The Emperor is the head of the Empire, combining in Himself the rights of sovereignty, and exercises them, according to the provisions of the present Constitution. [1889 Constitution] The Emperor shall perform only such acts in matters of state as are provided for in this Constitution and he shall not have powers related to government. [1946 Constitution]

Courtiers don't take wagers against the king's skill. There is the deadly danger of winning.

As all who come into the country must obey the King, so all who come into an university must be of the Church.