Prince Harry faces yet another blow to his royal status as he is stripped of a significant role following his departure from Frogmore Cottage, the official residence of him and his wife, Meghan Markle, in the UK.
A prominent member of Parliament has revealed that without a home in the country, Harry can no longer serve as a councillor of state if King Charles is unable to fulfill his duties as monarch.
Yesterday, on June 30th, the Sussexes were required to vacate the Windsor property, with their belongings being transported to their new home in Montecito, California.
With no UK residence, they will have to rely on hotels or the hospitality of friends during their visits to the country.
However, the consequences of not having a British abode extend beyond practical matters for Harry.
According to a royal expert, losing his UK residence without a replacement is a significant setback for Harry.
One of the most crucial aspects affected by this change is his ability to act as a councillor of state.
Despite no longer being a working member of the royal family, Harry still held this privilege until now.
By relinquishing his UK home, he has forfeited this opportunity.
It appears that King Charles is not interested in preserving Harry’s role, particularly considering the potential replacement of Eugene.
The King has already altered the rules regarding councillors of state, rendering Harry’s position somewhat irrelevant.
This was merely the initial step towards completely removing him from the role.
To become a councillor of state, certain criteria must be met.
The individuals must be British subjects of legal age, which is 21 years or 18 years for the heir apparent or presumptive.
They must also have a domicile in the United Kingdom and not be disqualified from ascending to the throne.
If residing abroad, maintaining a UK residence is a prerequisite for holding the councillor of state status.
With the absence of Frogmore Cottage, Harry is now officially a full-time resident of the United States.
The councillors of state previously included Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York, and Princess Beatrice.
Last year, Charles proposed adding his other siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, to the list.
The King’s decision to evict Meghan and Harry from Frogmore Cottage, which the couple had extensively renovated with £2.4 million, came shortly after Harry criticized his family in his book, “Spare.”
This cottage, owned by the Crown Estate, was their last remaining connection to the United Kingdom.
The couple now resides in California.
Prince Harry has recently faced accusations of embellishing details in his explosive book, particularly in relation to nicknames he assigned to certain individuals.
In one section, he referred to Sir Edward Young, Sir Clive Alderton, and Simon Case using insect-themed pseudonyms: Bee, Fly, and Wasp.
Royal correspondent Valentin Lowe commented that Harry’s depiction of these three figures was far from flattering.
In an updated paperback edition of his book, “Courtiers,” Lowe stated that although Harry did not explicitly identify each person, it was not difficult to discern their identities.
The vivid descriptions of government and media as “wormy entrails” sound more like the work of J.R. Moringa, who previously held the role, rather than the Prince himself.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s loss of his UK domicile has resulted in the removal of his councillor of state position, further diminishing his royal responsibilities.