In Britain, the king’s wife, Queen Camilla (75), as well as the next four in the line of succession over the age of 21, can intervene if the 73-year-old needs a replacement, such as in the event of illness or travelling abroad.
The national team reported this week that by now means that Prince William (40) and Prince Harry (38) can replace – in addition to Prince Andrew and his daughter, Princess Beatrice (34).
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Take the initiative
According to the British tabloid The Telegraph King Charles now takes action. He wants to change the law so that he only covers working royals.
If the law is changed, it means that Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice could all lose their “stand-in” status, as none of them work for the British royal house.
Instead, the king’s sister, Princess Anne and her brother, Prince Edward, can enter the replacement list.
In social media, several people have expressed their displeasure that Prince Andrew may be able to replace the king. Many thought it was questionable that King Charles had appointed these people for the job.
However, it is not true that the king has appointed someone to intervene in his absence.
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The criterion for being a “royal deputy” originates from a law of 1937, called the Regency Act. According to the law, it is precisely the four in line of succession after age 21 who can replace the monarch, it says. News week.