Royal order
A royal order or royal decree is an official order or decision issued by a monarch, often having the force of law. It is a formal pronouncement, similar to an edict, that can cover various matters, from appointing officials to enacting laws.
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Belgium
In Belgium, a royal decree or royal order is a federal government decree implementing legislation, or exercising powers the legislature has delegated to the crown as secondary legislation.Under the Constitution of Belgium, the king cannot act alone. While the monarch is vested with executive power, it is exercised through his ministers. Hence, while Royal Orders are issued with the king's signature, they must be countersigned by a minister to be valid. In turn, the countersigning minister assumes political responsibility for the order. Its implementation usually begins on the date that it is published in the Belgian official journal.