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Withholding Royal Assent
- When
- 11 March 1708
- Where
- Parliament of Great Britain
Queen Anne refused to sign the Scottish Militia Bill due to security concerns.
On 11 March 1708, Queen Anne withheld Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill. Her ministers advised against it, citing fears that the militia might be disloyal and support Jacobite forces during a potential invasion.
Sources
- Scottish Militia Bill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
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