Prime minister
The power of these ministers depended entirely on the personal favour of the monarch. Although managing the parliament was among the necessary skills of holding high office, they did not depend on a parliamentary majority for their power. Although there was a cabinet, it was appointed entirely by the monarch, and the monarch usually presided over its meetings.
From whom did ministers derive their power?
the monarch
The power of these ministers depended entirely on the personal favour of the monarch.
their power