Artikel 38: Exercise of royal authority Council of State

Artikel 38

The royal prerogative shall be exercised by the Council of State until such time as alternative provision is made for the exercise of such power.

In andere talen:

English

The royal prerogative shall be exercised by the Council of State until such time as alternative provision is made for the exercise of such power.

Français

Tant qu'il n'a pas été pourvu à l'exercice de l'autorité royale, celle-ci est exercée par le Conseil dÉtat.

Deutsch

Solange die Ausübung des Amtes des Königs nicht geregelt ist, wird es vom Staatsrat ausgeübt.

Español

Mientras no traya nadie que ejerza la autoridad real, ésta se ejercerá por el Consejo de Estado.

Explanation

Please note: Only the Dutch-language version of the Constitution has legal effect. 

If royal authority cannot be exercised by the King or by a regent, the Council of State exercises royal authority.