British Monarchy: Constitutional Expert Deems Current Situation With Counsellors Of State ‘Not Ideal’

King Charles III’s accession to the British Throne entails changes in the Counsellors of State. But, an expert recently described the current situation with respect to the eligible members filling the posts as “not ideal.”

Speaking to Express UK, Dr. Craig Prescott stated that the matter, which he referred to as an “issue,” requires consideration. He explained that it is “not ideal,” adding that “it does not make sense” for non-working royals to take on the roles.

The outlet quoted the constitutional expert from the exchange, saying, “The existing situation is not ideal. If the King is going to be out of the country for several months, then I believe that this issue needs to be considered.”

It continues, “If a royal is not conducting public duties, then it does not make sense for them to be a Counsellor of State, as it does involve public duties (broadly defined)."

Three of the five British Royals who are eligible to be appointed as Counsellors of State under King Charles III’s reign are non-working royals. These are Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, who both took on the roles under Queen Elizabeth II, and the new addition to the list, Princess Beatrice.

Express UK, in its report published Wednesday, noted that the Princess of York has become eligible for appointment to become a Counsellor of State following the former Prince of Wales’ accession earlier in September.

Meanwhile, the two other British Royals who may take on the roles are Queen Consort Camilla and Prince William. The latter retained his post after serving as one under the former British Monarch’s reign.

The publication later noted that the discussions over the Counsellors of State under King Charles III’s reign came after reports of a massive royal tour surfaced on Friday.

Royal insiders revealed that the new British Monarch is planning to take on the Firm’s “biggest-ever series of tours around the globe,” kicking off his reign, according to The Mirror.

The King will allegedly prioritize visits to several Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean and trips to Australia and New Zealand. It is also added that the tour would last for two years, with sources claiming that the purpose of it is to extend “a hand of friendship and support.”

Reports noted, however, that Buckingham Palace has yet to make confirmations regarding the claims. It remains unclear whether there is indeed a plan for King Charles III to do a massive global royal tour.