King Charles III Is Eyeing the Removal of Prince Harry, Prince Andrew as Official Royal Stand-Ins
King Charles III is reportedly planning to implement new amendments in the royal house as the monarch is considering the removal of his son Prince Harry and his brother Prince Andrew as official royal stand-ins.
According to Yahoo News, King Charles III was also considering the removal of her niece Princess Beatrice. The 1937 Regency Act stated that four royals in line for the throne are on call to serve in the King's stead when he is out of the country or indisposed. The measure includes the monarch's spouse.
During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, he tapped King Charles, Prince William, Harry, and Andrew for the said positions. But this time, King Charles is eyeing to replace his second son and younger brother in the position of official royal stand-ins.
The King is reportedly likely to add his other siblings, Prince Anne and Prince Edward, to his list of stand-ins. However, any changes in the lineup must be enacted by the Houses of Parliament.
Amendments in Official Royal Stand-Ins
Page Six reported that the palace has been under pressure to remove both Prince Harry and Prince Andrew from their roles since they are no longer working members of the royal family.
The Telegraph reported that King Charles III will have the "law changed as soon as he can." Prince Andrew was no longer a working royal after he stepped back from public duties in November 2019 after his connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Official royal stand-ins or counselors of state are authorized to carry out most of the official duties of the Sovereign, such as attending Privy Council meetings, signing routine documents, and receiving credentials of new ambassadors to the United Kingdom, according to The Independent.
But several core constitutional functions, such as Commonwealth matters, and the dissolving of parliament, may not be delegated except on his majesty's express instruction. It also includes the creation of peers and appointing a prime minister.
King Charles III Amid Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be transferred to Windsor Castle, where there will be a committal service in St. George's Chapel after the funeral at Westminster.
The Guardian reported that the Queen will be buried in the castle's King George VI Memorial Chapel with her father, her mother, and her sister's ashes.
The coffin of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, will also be moved from the royal vault in St. George's Chapel to be interred with the Queen as the royal couple requested.
King Charles III is set to be coronated in spring or summer next year. The coronation is a state occasion with the government paying for it and choosing the guest list. King Charles is seen to leave Clarence House, but it is not yet known where he is moving.
His mother, the Queen, had moved to several residences such as Buckingham Palace, Balmoral, and Windsor Castle. Currently, the new monarch is expected to live at Buckingham Palace despite having no official announcement yet.
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Written by: Mary Webber
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