Per the Constitution, the King's actions are only valid with the countersignature of a minister. Acts of the King required the countersignature of the pertinent minister. An example in which a countersignature is needed is with British passport applications. Acts of the king required the countersignature of the respective minister. Without the ministerial countersignature, no act of the king was to be considered valid. A countersignature by the head of government is, nevertheless, required. His countersignature is required for all laws and Cabinet orders. The refusal of a pardon does not need a countersignature. Without such countersignature they shall not be valid, except as provided under section 65(2).