In a potential move that could bring about a significant shift within the royal family, King Charles III reportedly desires to see a change in the law regarding who can assume the position of councillors of state.
This development has prompted Prince Harry to plead with Charles to retain him as a councillor of state, a role that serves as a stand-in for the monarch.
Despite now residing in America, it would be in the actress’s best interests to maintain Harry in this prestigious position, as she keeps a close eye on the lucrative Netflix and Spotify deals.
Notably, both Prince Andrew and Prince Harry are no longer working royals.
As a result, they are prohibited from using their HRH titles and no longer represent the monarchy in any official capacity.
In recent years, they have been barred from engaging in public duties, effectively removing them from the category of working royals.
However, despite their changed status, along with Princess Beatrice, they currently hold three of the five councillor of state positions that the new monarch can rely upon for carrying out constitutional duties in case of illness or absence from the country.
Under the 1937 Regency Act, the spouse of the monarch and the four adults next in line to the throne, aged over 21, automatically become councillors of state.
These councillors can act as substitutes for the sovereign in official duties such as attending Privy Council meetings, signing routine documents, and receiving new ambassadors to the UK.
Nevertheless, if King Charles III proceeds with his rumored plan to amend the law, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice could see their current key roles within the monarchy stripped away.
According to The Telegraph, King Charles III wishes to amend the law so that only working members of the royal family can become councillors.
This proposed change acknowledges the incongruity of having three non-working royals holding a position that could potentially require them to carry out constitutional duties.
In recent weeks, various commentators have urged Buckingham Palace to request a change in the law, which can only be enacted by the Houses of Parliament, in order to relieve Andrew and Harry of their councillor roles.
It is reported that Charles is likely to take prompt action to initiate the necessary steps for amending the law.
If the law is indeed amended, Prince Edward and Princess Anne, who are prominent working royals, would likely be elevated to the position of councillors of the King.
This adjustment would reflect the desire to have only active members of the royal family serving in this capacity.
In a separate development, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have allegedly been instructed to apologize for the comments they made about the royal family during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The interview, which attracted significant attention, is said to have crossed a line and left the Prince and Princess of Wales upset and angered.
As the couple seeks to rebuild their relationship with the royal family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, they have been advised to acknowledge the motivations behind their interview.
An insider revealed to The Telegraph that the Sussexes must apologize, emphasizing that there should be consequences for making deeply upsetting statements without accountability.
It appears that the consequences stemming from the tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey have had a ripple effect within the royal family.
Many had hoped that Prince William and Prince Harry would reconcile after the bombshell revelations, especially as they appeared side-by-side to mourn their late grandmother.