The Sovereign has, under a constitutional monarchy such as ours, three rights -- the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, the right to warn. And a king of great sense and sagacity would want no others.

Summary

This quote suggests that under a constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign has three essential rights. Firstly, they have the right to be consulted, implying that the ruling monarch should be kept informed and involved in governmental matters. Secondly, they have the right to encourage, indicating their role in motivating and supporting the efforts of the government and its officials. Finally, they have the right to warn, symbolizing their duty to provide caution and guidance when necessary. The quote suggests that a wise and thoughtful king would not seek any additional powers beyond these three rights.

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