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Minister of the Crown

British  

noun

  1. any Government minister of cabinet rank

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It was quite a moment when a minister of the crown called the King's brother "rude, arrogant and entitled" at the despatch box of the House of Commons.

From BBC

He said the principle "can also be applied to parliamentary inquiries, where it relates to one's conduct as minister of the Crown".

From BBC

A Minister of the Crown has a responsibility to lead by example, demonstrating not just compliance with the Ministerial Code, but being an exemplar for integrity in public life.

From BBC

“I was astonished that a minister of the Crown should say to the House of Commons that we will attempt to breach international law,” he told the Guardian.

From The Guardian

Asked what it was like to read the stories, citing anonymous sources in Trudeau’s office, about his alleged worsening relationship with the prime minister, Morneau said it was “part of what it takes to be a minister of the Crown.”

From Washington Post