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Can the King stop the Railways Bill?
Royal Assent is the formal process by which the monarch approves a Bill passed by Parliament, making it law. While the King technically has the power to refuse, this hasn't happened since 1708. It's now a formality, ensuring the democratic will of Parliament is enacted.
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