• At His Majesty's pleasure (when the reigning monarch is female, at Her Majesty's pleasure), sometimes abbreviated to the King's pleasure (or the Queen's...
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  • sovereign or viceroy. The term indicates that the minister serves at His Majesty's pleasure, and advises the sovereign or viceroy on how to exercise the Crown...
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    the appointee, and the Treasurer of the Exchequer was appointed at His Majesty's pleasure by letters patent under the Great Seal of the Realm. However,...
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  • under 18 are sentenced to an indeterminate sentence (detention at His Majesty's pleasure). Any convict sentenced to a life sentence can in principle be...
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    His (or Her) Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for India, known for short as the India secretary or the Indian secretary, was the British Cabinet...
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    execution for his crimes; instead being sentenced to be detained At His Majesty's pleasure on 1 November 1921. He was released from prison in 1941, later...
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    2008 to 2016. Minister of State for Energy "Salaries of Members of His Majesty's Government – Financial Year 2022–23" (PDF). 15 December 2022. "Pay and...
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    Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. "Salaries of Members of His Majesty's Government – Financial Year 2022–23" (PDF). 15 December 2022. "Pay and...
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    Security is a junior-level role in the Department of Business and Trade of His Majesty's Government. It has been held by Alan Mak since 26 March 2024. Previous...
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    is no term of office for a first minister; they hold office "at His Majesty's pleasure". In practice, a first minister cannot remain in office against...
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    who also serves as Chair of the Labour Party. "Salaries of Members of His Majesty's Government – Financial Year 2022–23" (PDF). 15 December 2022. "Pay and...
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    State for Science, Innovation and Technology "Salaries of Members of His Majesty's Government – Financial Year 2022–23" (PDF). 15 December 2022. "Pay and...
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  • who are convicted of murder must be ordered to be detained during His Majesty's pleasure. This is an indeterminate sentence which allows the offender to...
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    The commission is for an indefinite period—known as serving at His Majesty's pleasure—though, five years is the usual length of term. Since 1959, it...
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    His Majesty's Prisons (Her Majesty's Prisons in the case of a female monarch) is the name given to prisons in the United Kingdom, as well as some in Australia...
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    responsibility for Windsor Framework implementation) "Salaries of Members of His Majesty's Government – Financial Year 2022–23" (PDF). 15 December 2022. "Pay and...
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    before running for a seat in Parliament. The prime minister serves at His Majesty's pleasure, meaning the post does not have a fixed term, and once appointed...
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    the promotion of legal services. Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom) His Majesty's Prison Service "Minister of State – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 27...
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    minister in many other countries, the justice secretary's remit includes: His Majesty's Prison Service in England and Wales Matters of probation The UK’s relations...
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  • Order for first time at state banquet". The Herald. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024. Majesty Magazine & Joe Little [@MajestyMagazine] (25 June 2024)...
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    for Transport are junior ministers in the Department for Transport of His Majesty's Government. They report to the Secretary of State for Transport and...
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    serves in office for an unfixed period of time—known as serving At His Majesty's pleasure—though five years is the general standard of office term. The...
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    responsibility for Levelling Up Public Appointments "Salaries of Members of His Majesty's Government – Financial Year 2022–23" (PDF). 15 December 2022. "Pay and...
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    for Investment is a role in the Department for Business and Trade of His Majesty's Government. It has been held by The Lord Johnson of Lainston since November...
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    at the Cabinet Office headquarters, 70 Whitehall, which is linked to 10 Downing Street. Clegg's predecessor, Prescott, maintained his main office at 26...
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    secretary until his death. The principal functions of the office are: to act as a channel of communication between the sovereign and his or her governments...
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    and Development Affairs from September 2020 "Salaries of Members of Her Majesty's Government from 1st April 2019" (PDF). 1 April 2019. Archived (PDF) from...
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    person at the head of the finances"—though Pitt also served as chancellor of the exchequer for the entirety of his time as prime minister, so his linkage...
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    prime minister also acts as the public "face" and "voice" of His Majesty's Government, both at home and abroad. Solely upon the advice of the prime minister...
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  • civil service (whom the Cabinet direct); it is alternatively known as His Majesty's Government (French: Gouvernement de Sa Majesté) and is corporately branded...
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