Posted: 01:39, 18 September 2022 | Updated: 01:39, 18 September 2022
Princes Andrew, Harry and Princess Beatrice could lose their standing if King Charles makes advisers to members of the royal family. The Duke of York, the Duke of Sussex and Princess Beatrix may not be able to support the King if he goes ahead with plans to change the law so that advisers of state are all members of the royal family. The monarch’s consort and four adults in line can take on the role of advisers of state on official affairs as part of the 1937 Succession Act. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York took on these roles. The monarch’s consort and four adults in line can take on the role of advisers of state on official affairs as part of the 1937 Succession Act With Camilla now Queen Consort, she can be included in that role, alongside Princess Beatrice – who has stepped up in the line of succession. However, with Princes Andrew, Harry and Princess Beatrice all non-working royals, it is understood the King wants to change the law. He may bring his siblings Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, and Prince Edward, Earl of Sussex, to become official staff, the Telegraph reported. This would mean that the role of State Counselor is no longer based on the line of succession. As a result, Prince William, heir to the throne, may have to be formally given this role rather than relying on the traditional model. Princes Harry and Andrew could lose their ‘stance’ if King Charles limits adviser role to working royals Princess Beatrice is one of three non-working royals who could currently support the King Councilors of State, who act for the monarch when he is incapacitated or traveling abroad, are rarely called upon. But in May this year, then-Prince Charles stood in for the Queen at the opening of parliament, alongside his son, Prince William. The law requires that two advisers be present in place of the monarch. The King would have to change the law through Parliament and it could be done through the Succession Act if the King asks MPs to consider his request. The late Queen previously used this act to make Prince Philip Regent if their child ascended the throne before his 18th birthday.
