It's not just about the constitutional precedent - it's a strategy the monarchy follows for its own survival. Politics is by definition divisive; if the Queen p

It's not just about the constitutional precedent - it's a strategy the monarchy follows for its own survival. Politics is by definition divisive; if the Queen publicly takes a side on the issues of the day she'll alienate half the country, which is a surefire way to hasten the demise of the monarchy. She's free to have her private political opinions, but it's very much against her interests to express them.