The Royal W: Counsellors of State
3rd November 2014
The first Counsellors of State were
created by an Order in Council of George V in 1911. Under the
Regency Act 1937, Her Majesty is able to appoint Counsellors of
State. They have a limited role, although any two Counsellors of
State may attend Privy Council meetings and they may sign standard
documents. The Counsellors of State cannot, unless on Her Majesty’s
exact orders dissolve Parliament or…

