William cuts the ribbon on a building that will cut royal power
new_zealand, privy_council | (0)
Do not be fooled by the so called pop star welcome for Prince William or reports of royal fever the building he has opened is a Supreme Court and it means that where previously New Zealanders' final right of appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, based in London it is now to the Supreme Court in a much more convenient location New Zealand. The Privy Council itself is a symbol of the power of the monarch in making legislation, judicial matters and executive matters.