The Duke of York is set to take on a prominent role marching behind his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin alongside his older brother King Charles III and other siblings during the funeral on 19 September
Prince Andrew will be taking on a key role during his late mum Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday 19 September.
Being a Counsellor of State means that Andrew can step in for the monarch and temporarily perform duties on his behalf is he is unable to "due to illness or absence abroad".Dad-of-two Andrew will retain the role despite being stripped of his titles and taking a step back from Royal duties over recent years, due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein and his sex scandal with Virginia Roberts – which he settled out of court.
Mum-of-one Beatrice will now be authorised to carry out most of the official duties of the sovereign, including attending Privy Council meetings, signing routine documents and receiving the credentials of new ambassadors to the UK, according to the Royal Family website. In the detailed planning for the aftermath of the Queen’s death – known as “London Bridge” – a day was set aside at this point for the new monarch to have some time away from public duties.
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