2024 is really a dramatic start for the British royal family! First of all, Kate had abdominal surgery, King Charles also accepted ** because of an enlarged prostate, and even announced that he had cancer, what a series of crises! This slowed down the official activities of the royal family, while Prince William was taking care of his wife Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla was also busy taking care of the king, and even Prince Edward had to let go of his royal duties first.
However, what is surprising is what to do with the unwritten constitution of the United Kingdom at this time? It's not a big deal! Don't forget, the 1937 Regency case was well arranged. The Act clearly stipulates four possible scenarios: for example, when a minor monarch inherits the throne, if the monarch is permanently incapacitated, temporarily incapacitated, or simply leaves the kingdom and travels abroad. In the first two cases, a regency council would have to be formed to deal with the royal affairs; In the latter two cases, the King's representative, the Constitutional Secretary of State, must be appointed to act in place of the King. Just after King Charles underwent prostate surgery, and after he announced that he had cancer on Monday, the palace made it clear that King Charles had no intention of appointing anyone to his duties.
It makes sense that these people could be Prince William, Princess Anne, or Prince Edward. Like his mother, King Charles seemed to have a great hate for pushing relatives out during his illness. However, it is worth noting that Elizabeth II used the Regency Council for this reason, that is, in May 2022, Charles (who was only the Prince of Wales at the time) and Prince William took her place in the opening of the parliament. Although the ** man and the monarch themselves are slightly different, they can perform most of the same duties, but there are two restrictions, they cannot dissolve parliament or appoint new members of the House of Lords, both of which are strictly prohibited by law to prevent abuse of power.
Theoretically, if the monarch is really unable to perform his duties, then the next person who can ** is Prince William, and at that time he will officially become the regent. Moreover, if Prince William does become king in a few years, then in the event of his own death, it is not his youngest son Prince George, who will not be able to turn 18 until 2031, but his half-brother Prince Harry. But don't worry, who knows what will happen in the future? Maybe the parliament will also legislate to make William's wife Kate the regent of Harry, but let's be patient! Do you think Harry should return to royal duty? Come and share your thoughts with everyone!