Congratulations are in order for King Charles III!
26.10.2022 - 22:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
King Charles has decided against stripping princes Harry and Andrew from a prestigious role after they stepped down from their royal duties, but will instead spare their blushes by expanding his pool of advisors.
According to The Mirror, the new monarch will for the first time take on more than five Counsellors of State to assist him in official business should he be out of the country or become unwell. Until the late Queen’s passing, the positions were held by the then Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, chosen because they were the four next in line to the throne and are at least over the age of 18.
The Queen’s beloved husband, Prince Philip, as spouse of the monarch, also held the position until his retirement in 2017. At present, when the monarch is absent, state business, such as approvals for most appointments and legislation, can be conducted by two Counsellors of State.
It was widely thought the King would strip his estranged son Harry and disgraced brother Andrew of the roles as they are no longer working members of the royal family. But in a new twist, royal sources have confirmed the King will not allow his son and brother to suffer further embarrassment caused by their separate departures from The Firm.
Well placed sources suggest there may now be three additions to the current list of five - the Queen Consort, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York and Princess Beatrice. Under the terms of the Regency Acts of 1937 and 1953, these can be appointed from the four most senior adults in the line of succession, plus the consort of a monarch.
However, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and the Princess of Wales are now likely to be brought into the fold. A palace source said:
Congratulations are in order for King Charles III!
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