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Palace Appoints Anne and Edward to Replace Harry and Andrew in Constitutional Reform
In a significant move, palace officials have finalized plans to prevent the Dukes of Sussex and York from standing in for the King.
These proposals, which were initially considered months ago with the late Queen’s approval, aim to expand the pool of royal substitutes available to the King.
The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex will be included in this list, allowing them to fulfill routine constitutional duties when the King is abroad.
The potential constitutional reform was briefly mentioned during a discussion in the House of Lords.
It is expected that the proposals will be presented to Parliament in the coming weeks.
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Currently, when the monarch is absent, state affairs are managed by two councillors of state.
According to the Regency Acts of 1937 and 1953, these individuals can be chosen from the four most senior adults in the line of succession, as well as the monarch’s consort.
This would currently include the Queen Consort, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York, and Princess Beatrice.
Under the proposed changes, the King would have the option to extend this list to include his siblings Anne and Edward.
This adjustment is seen as a necessary measure considering the imminent overseas trips planned for the King and Queen Consort, marking the first time in seven years that the monarch will be out of the country.
It is worth noting that since the Queen’s previous trip in 2015, Prince Harry has stepped back from royal duties and relocated abroad, while Prince Andrew has faced public scrutiny due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Officials are keen to ensure the smooth functioning of the government during times of national and international turbulence.
Relying on either Harry or Andrew to handle state business could potentially lead to embarrassment.
Although the Prince of Wales and Princess Beatrice could still carry out state affairs, Beatrice’s status as a private citizen and non-working member of the Royal family may pose limitations.
Expanding the options available to the King, rather than excluding specific individuals, is seen as a more practical approach.
Historically, situations such as the 1974 miner strike have highlighted the significance of having councillors of state in place.
During that crisis, Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother held these positions.
It is essential to avoid a scenario where the Duke of York’s involvement becomes necessary for the smooth running of the country.
The recent discussion in the House of Lords raised the question of amending the existing legislation to address this issue.
Although ministers typically avoid commenting on matters concerning the Royal family, Lord True, the leader of the Lords, acknowledged the need for resilience in constitutional arrangements.
He referred to King George VI’s acknowledgement of this requirement shortly after ascending the throne in 1937.
This response indicates that the government is open to considering necessary amendments.
However, neither the palace nor Lord True’s office provided further comments on the matter.
Constitutional experts, such as Dr. Craig Prescott of the UK Constitutional Law Association, have noted that senior palace officials had already been contemplating reforms to address this potential stumbling block.
While the late Queen recognized the need for these changes, she did not wish to exclude the Dukes of Sussex or York.
The current King is now following through with her vision.
Buckingham Palace’s private secretary, Sir Edward Young, and the King’s principal private secretary, Sir Clive Alderton, are working together to ensure a smooth transition.
As the King announces his upcoming overseas tours, which are expected to be numerous due to his role as head of the Commonwealth, a closer examination of the Regency Acts will become inevitable.
Both the palace and the government aim to have a well-thought-out plan in place before Lord Stansgate’s question gains further attention.
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