privy council
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In January, Franklin was summoned to appear before the privy council, the king’s most senior advisers.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2023
The King became the monarch after the death of his mother, but the meeting of the privy council of politicians, officials and clergy formally confirmed it.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2022
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
Senior sources said a privy council of senior ministers was preparing to meet the Queen at Balmoral this week, perhaps as soon as Wednesday to set this in motion.
From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2019
—I should, be glad of the date when the honour of knighthood was conferred on this eminent man and also the date of his admission into the privy council.
