46 References to the Sovereign (1) In an Act or subordinate instrument a reference to the Sovereign reigning at the time of the passing of the Act or making of the subordinate instrument shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as a reference to the Sovereign for the time being. S. 46(2) inserted by No. 25/2023 s. 4. (2) Unless the contrary intention appears, in an Act or a subordinate instrument— (a) if the Sovereign for the time being is the Queen— (i) a reference to "His Majesty" is to be construed as a reference to "Her Majesty"; and (ii) a reference to "the King" is to be construed as a reference to "the Queen"; and (b) if the Sovereign for the time being is the King— (i) a reference to "Her Majesty" is to be construed as a reference to "His Majesty"; and (ii) a reference to "the Queen" is to be construed as a reference to "the King". S. 46A inserted by No. 13/2006 s. 12.

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