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Originally posted by clemsontiger@Mar 8 2004, 07:01 PM
I would have to say Queen Elizabeth II. Even though she does not use it to its full potential, she probably has the most power of a single individual in the world. She can wage war and make laws without consulting another form of government. She does not need a second opinion from any other individual.
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Her duties are more ceremonial than anything. There's no doubt that she has a fair bit of influence on the government, especially in the house of lords, but the power of the royal family is not what it once was, thankfully.