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Harry’s Regency Stripped After Frogsit: Charles Removes Him from Royal Burial Yard
Prince Harry's position in the line of succession and his eligibility as a regent has been called into question following his decision to step back from his royal duties.
Lady C, a well-known royal commentator, has revealed in a recent video that Harry's regency may be stripped due to his current living arrangements outside of the United Kingdom.
The issue was raised in the House of Lords by Stephen Benn, Viscount Stansgate, who questioned whether the government was content with the possibility of the Duke of York or the Duke of Sussex exercising the powers of state and regency.
Benn suggested that King Charles should be consulted to amend the Regency Act to address this concern.
Surprisingly, the government did not dismiss the idea, sparking further speculation.
Currently fifth in line to the throne, Prince Harry holds the position of second in line to be regent, as only he and Prince William are above the age of 18 among the top five successors.
In the event of King Charles III's incapacitation, Prince William would assume the role of regent.
If the king were to pass away, William would ascend to the throne.
Should both Charles and William die, the throne would then be inherited by William's son, Prince George.
However, until July 22nd, 2031, if a regent needs to be appointed, Prince Harry would be the designated individual according to the 1937 Regency Act.
A recent discovery on the royal website has also raised eyebrows.
Prince Harry's address is listed as Frogmore Cottage, leading to speculation about its significance.
Lady C sheds light on this matter, explaining that Harry's domicile plays a crucial role in his eligibility as a regent.
She emphasizes that Harry and Meghan have made it clear that they are “one plane crash away” from the throne, meaning that if a tragedy were to befall the Wales family, Harry would be next in line.
To maintain this position, he must retain his domicile.
It is important to note that domicile and residency have different meanings under English law.
One can reside abroad and still be domiciled in the UK based on birthplace and burial intentions.
Lady C stresses that if Harry intends to be buried at the Frogmore burial yard, he needs a UK address.
Without this, both the UK and Commonwealth would not recognize him as a regent or future king.
She believes swift action must be taken to prevent such a scenario, as it could jeopardize the monarchy.
According to the UK government website, meeting the domicile condition B requires being a UK resident for at least 15 out of the 20 tax years preceding the relevant tax year.
However, one can lose deemed domicile status under condition B if they spend at least six tax years as a non-UK resident within the 20-year period.
Once the six years since Harry's departure have passed, he will officially have no UK domicile.
Lady C also reveals that measures are in place to prevent Harry from becoming regent or ascending to the throne in the event of a tragic accident.
Contrary to Meghan's belief, becoming king is not automatic for anyone in the line of succession.
The British Parliament must endorse the individual as king, subjecting them to scrutiny and constitutional procedures.
Given Harry's character, Lady C doubts he would pass such scrutiny.
In conclusion, Prince Harry's regency is at risk due to his decision to step back from royal duties and his current living arrangements outside of the UK.
The issue of his domicile has become a crucial factor in determining his eligibility as a regent or future king.
With plans in place to prevent him from assuming these roles, the path to the throne is far from automatic for Prince Harry.