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Some Thoughts On Counsellors Of State

Posted on November 24, 2022 by jasonloch

The Counsellors of State Bill cleared the House of Lords yesterday. Counsellors of State are members of the Royal Family who carry out the Sovereign’s functions if they are ill or absent from the United Kingdom, and this Bill would … Continue reading →

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What Are Counsellors Of State?

Posted on May 10, 2022 by jasonloch

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge will open Parliament today after the Queen had to pull out due to mobility issues. They will be acting as Counsellors of State, but what exactly does that mean? Counsellors of … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The Counsellors Of State

Posted on February 11, 2022 by jasonloch

With the news that the Prince of Wales has COVID, I’ve been asked about who might step in for the Queen if she were to fall ill as well. Under section 6(1) of the Regency Act 1937, the Sovereign can … Continue reading →

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Could Prince Andrew Lose His Royal Status?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by jasonloch

The past few weeks have seen the Duke of York engulfed by lurid accusations of sexual activity with a 17-year-old ‘sex slave.’ While these allegations have not been tested in a court of law, they have nevertheless cast a shadow … Continue reading →

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