Well while she does have the right, doing so would violate decades if not centuries of tradition. So while legally she does have the ability, in reality she can't exercise it.

Well as an update the Speech from the Throne is this Tuesday. It should let us know how close to the agreement HM Government will actually attempt to stay.

I'm still hopeful.

I actually DVRed the Queen's Speech yesterday, but I haven't had a chance to really watch it yet.

The BBC was noting that although the Lord President of the Council does have a role in the State Opening of Parliament, Nick Clegg chose to participate as a member of Commons, not as Lord President.

Just call me a politigeek. :o