On September 8, 2022, King Charles III ascended to the throne of Britain. While being king clearly comes with its perks, there are some enormous powers that he holds, not only in his own nation but in the international realm. Here are some of the unbelievable powers held by the king of England.
Jet Setter
Seeing as all British passports are issued and approved by His Majesty, it doesn’t make sense for the king to hold a passport himself. For that reason, Charles III doesn’t require a passport. In fact, he is permitted to visit 120 countries without this documentation which is crucial for regular citizens.
The Power is in Your Hands
As the Head of State, King Charles has a responsibility to remain politically neutral, providing guidance and advice to prime ministers in order to govern Britain in the best possible way. Still, he is the only one with the ability to appoint a new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who would not be able to embark on this role without King Charles III’s approval.
Stop in The Name of the Law
Intriguingly, while politicians may draft and introduce new legislation, King Charles has the ability to change the law on his own. This is because he has the power to veto any law, thereby blocking the entire government from proceeding with passing a bill into law.