Prince Andrew allowed to keep key role after brother becomes King
ok.co.ukPrince Andrew has been allowed to keep a key role in the Royal Family after his older brother Charles recently became King. The Duke of York, 62, was a Counsellor of State during Queen Elizabeth II's reign and he will be keeping the significant role under King Charles' reign.
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.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter. Andrew, along with Prince Harry, Prince William and Charles, held the position before Her Majesty passed away on 8 September.
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