Parliament questions Princes Harry and Andrew's royal roles

26-10-2022

By Jawad Hussain

Princess Anne and Prince Edward might replace Princes Harry and Andrew as Counsellors of State, allowing them to step in for the King.

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Princes Harry and Andrew could lose another position.

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The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York can stand in for King Charles III if he's abroad or ill.

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Counsellors of State are the monarch's spouse and the first four heirs over 21.

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Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice.

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This week, the British upper house discussed the situation.

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Viscount Stansgate inquired Monday if the government was "comfortable" with Harry, 38, and Andrew, 62, exercising counsels of state and regency powers. He asked King Charles, 73, if a "reasonable adjustment" to the Regency Act could be made.

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After Queen Elizabeth’s death, where are Charles and Camilla living?