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Prince Charles 'Offered Veto' Over 12 Government Bills

Prince Charles Veto

Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 31/10/11 10:27 Updated: 31/10/11 10:27

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Prince Charles has been offered a veto over 12 government bills since 2005 because of a legislative loophole, according to reports.

The Guardian reports a constitutional oddity means the Prince can shoot down any legislation that impacts on his private interests, saying: "Ministers from six departments have sought the Prince of Wales' consent to draft bills on everything from road safety to gambling and the London Olympics".

Libeal Democrat MP Andrew George said people will be "astonished" over the powers: "If princes and paupers are to live as equals in a modern Britain, anyone who enjoys exceptional influence or veto should exercise it with complete transparency.

"The duchy asserts it is merely a private estate. Most people will be astonished to learn that it appears to have effective powers of veto over the Government."

The news comes months after it was revealed the Prince of Wales had private meetings with seven cabinet ministers since the coalition came into power.

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earlsspg
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23:13 on 06/11/2011
I do wish he would pay taxes like the rest of us.
The amount he avoids could easily pay for a few schools.
What does he do?
He gets richer on our taxes, a benefit scrounger if there ever was one.
As for his marital and extra marital affairs, well just disgusting.
I blame his parents.
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19:51 on 01/11/2011
The USA ain't perfect, but at least we keep our inbreds in the hills where they can't do as much damage as the Royals.
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kc1964kc
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23:53 on 01/11/2011
ahem, Bush and Co as well as a few congressmen come to mind...cast not the first stone.
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20:07 on 02/11/2011
I can't stand Bush, but your statement is speculation,; mine is fact.
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trailerguy
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04:12 on 04/11/2011
Steve Forbes could be added to list of inherirted idoits
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fredgladys
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23:49 on 31/10/2011
I doubt if Charley would use his veto, he's on a good wicket and moving into this area would only bring him a whole lot of pain.
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Ramkshrestha
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23:49 on 31/10/2011
Really? Then what's happening with those Vetos?
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LiamMc
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21:09 on 31/10/2011
A good sword and a trusty hand, a faithful heart and true, Pretender Charles' men shall understand what Cornish lads can do!
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ThinkCreeps
Seriously, it's time.
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20:42 on 31/10/2011
Decision making is being influenced by two inbred buffoons - but at least David Cameron was elected.
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BigClive
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23:24 on 31/10/2011
er.. neither of them were elected.
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ThinkCreeps
Seriously, it's time.
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23:30 on 31/10/2011
Fair enough, but his party did get more seats than anyone else's.
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14:08 on 31/10/2011
"Prince Charles 'Offered Veto' Over 12 Government Bills"
I'm sure we never had any of this rigmarole when good king Rupert ruled.
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13:26 on 31/10/2011
A politician makes a decision for what he can gain from it, Prince Charles would do it because it is right, he has everything else.
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Macready
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14:56 on 31/10/2011
x2 and this is why I am so happy Charles have veto powers . . I just wish he had more!
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