King Charles III Adds Princess Anne and Prince Edward to His List of Counsellors of State

King Charles III isn’t one for lavish birthday celebrations, and sure enough his 74th birthday passed with little fanfare other than the release of an official photograph and an announcement from the palace that he is to succeed his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, as ranger of Windsor Great Park. Another significant moment came during yesterday’s low-key birthday: the king’s decision to appoint Princess Anne and Prince Edward as his two new counsellors of state. The monarch’s intention was announced by his Lord Chamberlain, former M15 chief Lord Parker, in a signed message read to the House of Lords. It… Read Full Article