An insider shared with People Magazine that King Charles, who is scheduled for a "corrective procedure" due to an enlarged prostate, is deemed capable of fulfilling his constitutional requirements and duties during this period. However, both Prince Harry and Prince Andrew had their Counsellor of State eligibility quietly nullified after Charles' accession.
Although both Harry and Andrew retain the title of Counsellors of State, they have stepped back from their royal duties, rendering them ineligible for this specific royal responsibility. The Royal Household confirmed that, in practice, only "working members of the Royal Family will be called on to act as Counsellors of State," as per a law passed in December 2022. Additionally, Princess Anne and Prince Edward were appointed Counsellors of State for King Charles for life.
Amid King Charles' upcoming medical procedure, Princess Kate, who underwent a "planned abdominal surgery," is expected to take up to two weeks to recover. Furthermore, sources reveal that Prince William will scale back his engagements to provide support to his wife.
