All of this is sounding like approval of gay marriage on the part of those who make such claims, I hope you realize.
A monarchy by definition cannot be apolitical—it’s the head of state. The practice of royal assent is certainly not apolitical. And no, reserve powers if used do not break the compact with the nation—passing gay marriage does, however.
The monarchy exists in the UK for one reason.....tourism.
No, no, no. My telling you that you’re wrong about the UK’s political system does not mean I’m in any way in support of this stupid bill.
The Queen’s role in government is ceremonial, not active. The royal family is only allowed to hold on to their position is because they stay out of politics. Otherwise the country would have kicked them out years ago.
There’s a reason no sovereign has withheld royal assent in three hundred years, and it’s not because they thought every bill was a great idea.
I’m sympathetic to what you’re saying, but the outrage is properly directed against the politicians - PM, ministers, MPs - who passed it. Not with the Queen obligated to rubber-stamp what they give her. Save your venom for the people who deserve it.