privy council

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Technically the privy council is not covered by the lese majeste law, which states that it is an offence to defame only the king, queen, heir to the throne or anyone acting as regent.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

In January, Franklin was summoned to appear before the privy council, the king’s most senior advisers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2023

Although he was a Protestant, he was a supporter of the Scotland's Catholic regent, and in 1561 he was appointed to the privy council by the newly widowed Mary on her return to Scotland.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

One source suggested something like this timetable could be on the agenda at the privy council meeting.

From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2019

He was dismissed from the privy council in 1676, and on a subsequent visit to London Charles refused to receive him.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various