King Charles has caused a stir in the royal family by appointing Anne and Edward to key positions, leading to Prince Harry’s reported fury.
The absence of the king, whether due to travel or illness, prompts the transfer of his duties to the councillors of state.
Notably, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have been sidelined from their roles as working royals, rendering them unsuitable for such responsibilities given the controversies surrounding them.
In a significant move, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex have been formally designated as delegates by the king, a decision that aligns with the Regency Act’s criteria for selecting councillors of state.
These roles are typically assigned to the sovereign spouse and the next four eligible adults in line who are over 21 years old.
However, recent amendments to the Act will see the Queen Consort, Prince William, Princess Beatrice, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward taking on these crucial positions.
Although Princes Andrew and Harry may not be entirely excluded from the council, the addition of Anne and Edward reduces the likelihood of their involvement.
King Charles emphasized the importance of ensuring the smooth functioning of public affairs by appointing new council members, particularly in anticipation of Queen Elizabeth II’s eventual passing.
Renowned royal author Ms Levin praised the king’s decision to involve his siblings while tactfully sidelining Harry and Andrew.
She highlighted the impracticality of having non-working royals like Harry assume formal duties, emphasizing the necessity for a reliable support system for the king.
The selection of Anne and Edward reflects Charles’s commitment to appointing individuals best suited for the job.
The royal biographer further commended the king’s pragmatic approach, noting that requiring Prince Andrew to fulfill formal duties would likely provoke public outrage.
The strategic inclusion of Anne and Edward underscores Charles’s focus on efficiency and competence within the royal council.
Efforts to reach out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for comment on these developments are currently underway.
**Meghan Markle Embraces “Woke” Label Amidst Advocacy Against Attacks on Female Activists**
In a separate development, Meghan Markle has embraced the term “woke” while condemning assaults on female activists.
The Duchess of Sussex explored the stereotypes associated with being “woke” in her podcast, Archetypes, alongside activists Shorahag Dashloo and Jamila Jamil.
The discussion focused on dispelling misconceptions about women engaged in activism.
Meghan challenged the negative perception often attached to the concept of being “woke,” particularly concerning female activists.
She highlighted the contentious nature of woke culture, which has sparked concerns about radical societal changes advocated by woke campaigners.
The Duchess criticized the derogatory implications associated with the term, especially when applied to women advocating for social justice.
Expressing her frustration with the gendered lens through which “woke” is viewed, Meghan questioned why powerful female voices are sometimes met with fear and resistance.
She emphasized the tendency to label assertive women with derogatory terms to undermine their influence and agency.
Drawing from personal experiences, Meghan discussed the unfair criticisms directed at women in positions of authority, including her own encounters with judgmental labels during her time in the Royal Family.