In 2020, Prince Harry caused quite a stir when he
stepped down
From official royal obligations alongside his spouse, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry remains in the line of succession but cannot formally take over from his father, King Charles. The Duke of Sussex’s relocation to the United States, coupled with specific arrangements related to his departure, means he is excluded from tasks typically assigned to high-ranking active members of the monarchy.
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Despite speculation that Harry volunteered to ‘take over’ from his father, Charles, following his cancer diagnosis, new reports indicate that this scenario is extremely improbable.
Daily Express,
If the monarch is briefly unable to perform their duties due to absence or incapacity, designated Counsellors of State step in to assist. These persons receive authorization through Letters Patent to undertake official responsibilities on behalf of the monarch. On November 21, 2022, Lord True introduced the second reading of the Counsellors of State Bill 2022-23 in the House of Lords. During this presentation, he highlighted amendments stating that henceforth, only “active members of the royal family” would serve as Counsellors of State.
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According to the updated regulation, even though Harry and Prince Andrew presently possess the titles of
Counsellors of State
They are not able to formally aid the King. The position of Counsellor of State is initially granted to the monarch’s spouse, succeeded by the first four individuals in the line of succession who have reached 21 years of age. Dr. Craig Prescott, a lecturer with expertise in constitutional law at Royal Holloway, shared this information.
The Times,
The purpose of including this provision, which allows only active monarchs to serve as Counsellors of State, was a straightforward approach to handling the matter.” He continued, “Without such an arrangement, it could have seemed like hostility toward Harry, hence in numerous ways, this proved to be the most graceful solution.
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Prior to the modifications in the legislation, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Harry, Andrew, and Princess Beatrice operated within this framework.
BBC
The reports indicate that the legislation was quickly pushed through Parliament to avoid an ‘uncomfortable constitutional problem.’ This complication arose after Charles became king, subsequent to Harry and Andrew stepping down from their royal duties. Following his diagnosis with cancer in February 2024, Charles apparently depended on Anne and Prince Edward for assistance.
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Although the updated Counsellors of State Bill removes Harry’s ability to step in for Charles, there remains
another reason
That supposedly prevents him from doing so. According to royal author Tom Quinn, Prince Harry initially proposed taking on a provisional royal position during his trip to the UK for meetings with Charles. Quinn elaborated:
The Mirror,
“The family has lost trust in him, and moreover, Meghan is completely opposed to it. Given all the hostility that exists now, this idea isn’t remotely feasible.” A source close to them added.
The Telegraph
That both the late Queen, the King, and William believe a combined approach to royal duties for working royals would not be suitable, thus eliminating any chance of Harry taking part.
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