The UK has undergone some momentous changes this year, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III to the throne.
And The King is making some large changes of his own including finalising a plan to avoid any future prospect of Princes Andrew and Harry ever standing in for him.
Robert Hardman, an author known for his work on the royals, says the monarch is hoping to expand his pool of possible Counsellors of State to include his siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
But what is a Counsellor of State and what do they do?
Here’s what you need to know.