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The British Crown & Prerogatives The British Crown In early days all powers of the government were centered in the man who wore the Crown-the state cap of royalty. Down to 1688, the king was an efficient factor in the constitution. He ruled as well as reigned. Thenceforth it became otherwise. The King still reigns but he has gradually ceased to rule. And the fact that of the Constitution today is that the King has nothing to do with the affairs of the government. Functions of the Monarchy Personal authority of the King: In the actual conduct of the work of the government the Monarch personally performs certain specific acts and the most important of these is that the King must make certain that he has a government in the United Kingdom." The King as adviser The Monarch's role as a critic, adviser and friend of the Ministers is very much important. According to Bagehot, the Sovereign has "three rights- the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, the right wa