Royal Fans Are Fuming About Prince Andrew’s Continued Role With King Charles

According to The National, Prince Andrew has been a counsellor of state since 1981, and he’s not losing the title as King Charles III assumes the throne. The role basically involves taking on a king or queen’s official duties if they are unable to do so themselves. Andrew shares the position with other members of the royal family, whose worthiness to fill the new king’s shoes is determined by marriage and the line of succession. The other counsellors of state are Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William, Prince Harry, and the Duke of York’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, who was promoted to the role upon the queen’s death.

Learning that Andrew will continue to hold this important position did not go over so well with some Twitter users. “Prince Andrew has been given the role of stepping in for King Charles if he ever becomes sick or leaves the country, meaning he is essentially deputy king. This is grotesque, isn’t it?” read one tweet. “Charles III has appointed Prince Andrew as a Counsellor of State who might act in his place despite his obvious inappropriateness for such office. It seems that Charles is intent on undermining the monarchy with everything he does,” another person wrote.