Royal duties Harry and Andrew can carry out- but Anne and Edward can’t

King Charles is adapting to his new role as King and he is currently ironing out some of the finer points of his reign. This week the King signalled his intention to tackle the Counsellors of State issue which has been a source of confusion for some time.What royal duties can Andrew and Harry carry out?As Counsellors of State, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew can be called upon to carry out the majority of the Sovereign’s duties should Charles be temporarily ill or abroad.The Dukes of York and Sussex can sign routine documents, attend Privy Council meetings and receive the credentials of new ambassadors.They cannot, however, get involved in Commonwealth matters or create new peers.READ MORE: Kate Middleton diet: The Duchess’ diet plan she follows to stay slim Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are eligible to act as Counsellors of State (Image: GETTY)Harry and Andrew are also not eligible to dissolve Parliament as this power lies solely with the reigning monarch.The appointment of a new prime minister is also strictly within Charles’ remit, as it was the late Queen’s.The Counsellors of State protocol is built on the policies of the Regency Act, and Counsellors of State can act on the monarch’s behalf on a short-term basis.The protocol was introduced during the reign of the Queen’s predecessor and father, King George VI.DON’T MISS:Charles’s plan to sideline Andrew and Harry being rushed through [INSIGHT]Harry and Meghan to ‘keep Sussex title’ despite Charles’ restructure [ANALYSIS]Who YOU want to be promoted to deputise for King Charles [POLL] King Charles is planning to make Princess Anne and Prince Edward Counsellors of State too (Image: GETTY) Princess Beatrice is now a Counsellor of State under the reign of King Charles (Image: GETTY)The Counsellors of State Bill was introduced to the House of Lords this week.The Bill received its first reading just a day after the monarch made the formal request.Presenting the draft legislation, Lord True said: “I beg to introduce a Bill to add his Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex and Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal to the persons to whom royal functions may be delegated as Counsellors of State.”If Anne and Edward can act as Counsellors of State, there will be more royals available to take on the responsibilities of the state in case the King is ever occupied.