In any Act a reference to the Sovereign reigning at the time of the passing of the Act is to be construed, unless the contrary intention appears, as a reference to the Sovereign for the time being.
Section 10: References to the Sovereign.
Interpretation Act 1978 · 1978 c. 30View on legislation.gov.uk
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