The Regency Act of 1937 stated that the positions are reserved for the Sovereign’s spouse – Camilla, Queen Consort – and the next four royals in line with the throne for over 21 years.
This means that William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice are currently holding the positions.
Still, the king faces calls to change this by releasing non-working royals from such responsibility and allowing them to choose freely.
In answer, Express.co.uk held a poll from Friday, September 23, 1:00 pm to Sunday, September 25, 4:00 pm, with the question to the readers: “Who should be the state advisers of King Charles III?”
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A total of 47,917 votes were cast by readers who could select up to four candidates to become state advisers.
Anne came out on top and received 27 percent (12,769 people) of the votes cast.
Current state adviser William was the second most popular among readers, gaining the support of 26 percent (12,380 people) of readers to continue his position.
Edward was also chosen as state adviser, finishing in third place with 24 percent (11,414 people) of the vote.
The Princess of Wales was chosen as the readers’ last state adviser and received the support of 19 percent (1974 people) of the readers.
New to the role, Beatrice gained the support of two percent (981 people) of readers.
Meanwhile, Harry and Andrew were not favorites to hold their positions with only one percent (426 people) and less than one percent with (203 people) voting for them respectively.
Another two percent (770 people) answered “other” to indicate that they would like to have another royal for the position.
While username swhite said, “Those who don’t work should not have the right to express opinions or make decisions. Non-working royals should not be councilors in this day and age.”
Queen Elizabeth II’s state advisers were Prince Philip until his death in 2021, Charles, William, Harry and Andrew.
Councilors of state can attend Privy Council meetings and sign routine documents, but only the monarch can perform “core constitutional functions”.
It is rare that counselors are needed, but Charles and William acted for the Queen at the state opening of parliament earlier this year.