King Charles’ royal shake-up could see Harry and Andrew ousted from key role

On Oct 26, 2022

Plans over the future roles of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are set to be made, with King Charles III ousting the pair from affairs of state.

Preventing the pair from being involved in state affairs during potential absences of the former Prince of Wales may be set in motion soon, it has been claimed.

Ministers and senior Palace officials are said to be working on a proposal that would allow the monarch to shorten the list of people able to take over his roles in any absences.

A change in motion would allow King Charles III to call up Princess Anne and Prince Edward to conduct routine constitutional duties.

Prince Harry could be set to lose out on the possibility of one role
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These duties are expected to be carried by another working member of the Royal Family when the monarch is out of the country, as was the case for Queen Elizabeth II in her final years on the throne.

A change is said to have been in the pipeline for several months, with changes approved by the late Queen now set to appear before Parliament.

Under current ruling, two Counsellors of State can carry out the duties of a monarch, such as legislation or appointments, should they be abroad.

It is likely that King Charles’ shortlist could change-up the current pool, with snubs for some and a step closer to royal duties for others.

Insiders have said there would be huge embarrassment if Andrew was a Counsellor of State
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King Charles’ new pool could draw on the help of Princess Royal, Anne as well as the Earl of Wessex, instead of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew.

Changes to the current pool come as Daily Mail reported insiders would be highly embarrassed should the immediate running of government rely on either the Duke of Sussex or the Duke of York.

Charles and Camilla are set to head overseas for the first time in seven years, and it would appear they’re set to change-up the pool of support they have to rely on when out of the country.

Current legislature would see either Prince William or Princess Beatrice drop in to help King Charles.

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