In England, does the British monarch allow wars and have power within the government?

[Anonymous]

Does the government needs the monarchs agreement to war

[DJB72]

It's complicated.

Technically the Commander in Chief is the Monarch. A declaration of War is a legal document and in the UK the reigning monarch, King Charles now, has to sign all laws into effect.

His Grandfather introduced the concept of the Royal Family paying income tax and other forms. There's a common misconception that the Royal Family own the various castles and palaces they live in. Some, like Balmoral, are fully private residences. Others, like Windsor and Buckingham Palace are owned by the Crown, not the monarch themselves and although they have a portion as a private residence they are public buildings.

[Jitternation]

I don’t think so. But they don’t pay taxes on inheritance and get their entire lives subsidized just for being born while the public is going through an inflation crisis. Don’t you love monarchies and their bootlickers?

[NaultD]

In the theory of written law no. But in public opinion and gesturing a lot of influence is possible for the royal family.

[AngryCarl]

No, the monarch doesn't get a say in anything. The Prime Minister even tells him what underwear to put on.

[Asker]

No but really

[Anonymous]

Yes. The British monarch kept Britain out of Vietnam but consented to Canada, Australia and New Zealand fighting

[Dargil]

No and not much