Prince Harry could be 'removed' from royal line of succession because of huge lifestyle choice
ok.co.ukPrince Harry's spot as fifth in line to the throne could be at risk due to his decision to live abroad and step back from Royal duties, it has been claimed.
A source has suggested that discussions at the Royal Family's summer summit at Balmoral may not only address Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's titles, but could also consider removing them from the line of succession. “The order of succession can be altered by statute if a member of the Royal Family permanently resides outside the UK and no longer undertakes royal duties,” a source told Express.co.uk. “If that were to happen, Harry's children could also be removed from the line of succession.” Robert Blackburn, a constitutional law professor at King's College London, told the publication that although living overseas is not a legal barrier to becoming monarch, Prince Harry, 39, could still be removed from the line of succession through an Act of Parliament. “Like Edward VIII, Prince Harry does not wish to perform the role of royalty expected of him and has withdrawn to live abroad.
Presumably therefore Prince Harry would be agreeable to abdicate his place in succession if for any reason this became an issue in royal affairs being legislated upon,” he explained.
He also added that when it came to a constitutional measure like this, it is customary for the British Government to take the initiative and introduce the Bill - not the monarch. “Backbench MPs or Peers can technically introduce a Private Members' Bill on the subject, but it would get nowhere and be blocked by the government from proceeding further than a formal First Reading," said Robert.
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