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Princess Anne and Prince Edward Considered as Potential Councillors of State
Princess Anne and Prince Edward are currently working members of the Firm, although they are not currently Councillors of State due to their place in the line of succession to the Monarchy.
However, a constitutional expert has suggested that Princess Anne and Prince Edward could be natural candidates to join the current group of Councillors of State.
Reports have emerged that senior palace officials and ministers are finalizing legislation that will be presented to Parliament.
This legislation aims to increase the number of people who can step in and carry out certain constitutional duties on behalf of the King in the event of his illness or absence from the country.
The current order of succession for the position of Councillor of State is Princess Beatrice, followed by her sister Princess Eugenie, then Prince Edward and Princess Anne.
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However, there have been calls to change the law to allow individuals such as Beatrice, who has never performed public duties, or Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, who have given up their senior positions within the Firm, to carry out constitutional duties.
Dr. Craig Prescott, a constitutional scholar, has expressed his opinion on the matter.
He believes that if the King will be traveling abroad for an extended period of time, the issue of having two Councillors of State needs to be addressed.
According to the Regency Act of 1937, Prince William cannot act alone, and therefore, there is a need to increase the number of Councillors.
The Daily Mail has recommended increasing the number of current Councillors to include full-time working Royals, rather than replacing non-working members of the Firm who currently hold this role.
However, any changes to the Regency Acts of 1937 and 1953 can only be made through legislation passed by Parliament.
The next four people in line of succession who are above 21 and are included by law as Councillors of State are the Monarch’s spouse, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Harry, and Princess Beatrice.
The urgency to address this issue has been heightened by King Charles’ plans to go abroad, something that the late Queen stopped doing in late 2015.
There is a precedent for making individuals Councillors of State.
The Regency Act of 1953 made Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, a Councillor of State for the remainder of her life.
Dr. Prescott suggests that Prince Edward and Princess Anne could be treated similarly, allowing them to work together if necessary and providing more flexibility.
Ultimately, any changes to the legislation will be decided by Parliament.
However, if the King and the Palace support the idea, it is unlikely that Parliament would oppose it.
Recent discussions in the House of Lords have also raised questions about the potential amendment of the Regency Act of 1937.
In conclusion, the possibility of Princess Anne and Prince Edward becoming Councillors of State is being considered as part of efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of the monarchy during the King’s absence or illness.
While the final decision lies with Parliament, the support of the King and the Palace could play a crucial role in influencing the outcome.
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