Re: King Charles III plans to cut Harry, Andrew as official stand-ins

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King Charles III is tidying up the royal house.

UK’s newly anointed monarch is reportedly planning to amend the 
law on who can fill in for him if he’s incapacitated.

“The move would see the Duke of York, the Duke of Sussex and 
Princess Beatrice all relieved of their duties as official stand-
ins for the sovereign, should he be indisposed,” reports The 
Daily Telegraph.

Under the 1937 Regency Act, the spouse of a monarch – and the 
four adults in line for the throne – can be called up as 
Counsellors of State on official business.

While Queen Elizabeth II was still alive, those roles were 
filled by Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince 
Andrew.

Her husband Prince Philip also acted as one prior to his death 
at the age of 99 in April, 2021.

The Palace has been under pressure to remove both Prince Harry 
and Prince Andrew from their roles as they are no longer working 
members of the royal family.

“It is believed that the King recognises the incongruity of 
having a trio of non-working Royals able to step into his shoes 
if he is abroad or incapacitated,” the Telegraph noted.

Charles will reportedly have the “law changed as soon as he 
can,” and will possibly elevate his sister, Princess Anne, and 
younger brother, Prince Edward, into the position.

It is apparently rare for Counsellors of State to be called up, 
but it has happened.

Any changes will have to be enacted by the Houses of Parliament.

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