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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nick Lester

Fast-tracked law change to allow Anne and Edward to deputise for King

PA Wire

A law change to enable the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex to stand in for the King is being fast-tracked through Parliament.

The Counsellors of State Bill has been introduced to the House of Lords and received its first reading just a day after the monarch made the formal request.

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