Of or pertaining to or proceeding from the king or sovereign in a monarchical government Royal assent. The royal assent is the last form through which a bill goes previously to becoming an act of parliament It is, in the words of Lord Hale, “the complement and perfection of a law.” The royal assent is given either by the queen in person or by royal commission by the queen herself, signed with her own hand. It is rarely given in person, except when at the end of the session the queen attends to prorogue parliament, if she should do so. Brown. Royal burghs. Boroughs incorporated in Scotland by royal charter. Bell. Royal courts of justice. Under the statute 42 & 43 Vict c. 78,