Buckingham Palace confirmedUnited KingdomKing Charles III has been diagnosed with "a type of cancer", * ongoing.
Last month, the Queen was taken to a London clinic in Marylebone to have her prostate enlarged state corrected**, which she successfully managed after three nights' stay.
This cancer diagnosis was discovered during subsequent diagnostic tests, but was not related to his previous condition, Buckingham Palace clarified that the location of the cancer was not revealed. Still, it is understood that the disease is detected early and can be a**.
Under the supervision of his team of professional doctors, the "Routine ** Program" has begun. As part of his statement, he has confirmed that he will remove all duties facing the public. But the 75-year-old will continue to fulfill his royal duties during the ** period.
Despite his concessions, it was revealed that the monarch would not appoint state advisers to act on his behalf.
However, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Anne will take on most of the duties during his absence, but what if he is too sick to work?
What if King Charles is temporarily incapacitated?
In 1937, the Regency Act created the post of State Adviser to compensate for the fact that the monarch did not need a regent in the short term. If King Charles is unable to perform his duties, two or more State Advisers are appointed to take his place.
The current state adviser is Queen Camilla and the next four heirs over the age of 21. These include Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice.
With Andrew and Harry no longer being "working royals", Princess Anne and Prince Edward were also authorized by the National Advisers Act in 2022.
Currently, only Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward can assume royal duties if the king is unable to do royal duties.
State advisers are able to perform most of the duties for the monarch, including meetings in the Privy Council. Although some duties – such as appointing a prime minister – can only be exercised by the monarch.
If King Charles is too sick to work anymore?
The Regency Act 1937 also established by law the procedure for determining the incapacity of the King. Once established, royal functions will be transferred to the next heir to the throne.
In this case, it will be Prince William - the eldest son of the monarch.
Who decides that King Charles can't work?
The persons who can be declared incapacitated are the spouse of the sovereign, the **officer, the chief **officer, the chief secretary and the speaker of the House of Commons.
At the moment – February 2024 – these include Queen Camilla, MP Alex Chock, Baroness Carr, Sir Jeffrey Wirth and MP Lindsay Hoyle.
Documents need to be signed by three or more people and need to be supported by evidence, such as medical evidence.
Does Prince William automatically become regent?
In order to become the new regent, the Prince of Wales needs to take the necessary oaths. The oath must be taken before the Privy Council.
The oath reads as follows: "I swear that I will faithfully swear allegiance to King Charles III and his heirs and successors, in accordance with the law." May God bless me.
I swear that I will faithfully and faithfully carry out the office of Regent, that I will rule the country according to law, and that I will consult and preserve the safety, honour and dignity of King Charles III and the welfare of his people to the best of my power and ability. May God bless me.
I swear that I will inviolably uphold and protect the right of the true Protestant religion in England and Scotland to settle the true Protestant religion by law established in England and Scotland in Scotland by law, and in particular by an act called "an act of protection of the Protestant religion and the Presbyterian Church" and an act passed by the Parliaments of the Union of the two Kingdoms, together with **, the worship, discipline, rights and privileges of the Church of Scotland. May God help me. ”
Can Regency be reversed or ended?
In short, yes. If the king recovers his abilities, the regency can end.
The procedure is the same as a declaration of incapacity, including the same signatories.
Medical evidence is also required, and a statement is made to the Privy Council.
What functions can a regent perform?
Prince William may take on some responsibilities, such as the opening of Parliament, Anniversaries and Royal Parades.
During the reign of the late Queen, the King represented his late mother at the opening ceremony of Parliament.
William could also take over foreign affairs, receive visiting and departing ambassadors, and state visits.
In 2013, the current king received the outgoing head of MI5.