Privy Council
Appearance
A body of advisors to the British monarch. Historically, a select number of powerful men that met with the monarch in private (hence the name). Today, the Privy Council has some limited executive and judicial functions.
Sources
- "The Monarchy Today." The Official Website of the British Monarchy. http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/QueenandGovernment/QueenandPrivyCouncil.aspx