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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano

King Charles may remove ‘stand-in status’ from Andrew and Harry as he ‘seeks to amend law’

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King Charles is considering rewriting an 85-year-old law which would mean Prince Andrew and Prince Harry could lose their “stand-in status” as counsellors of state, according to reports.

Under current rules, the two princes and Princess Beatrice could be called on as counsellors of state to temporarily deputise for King Charles if he is unable to carry out official duties due to illness or absence abroad.

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