According to Buckingham Palace, if the queen needs to suspend her official duties because of illness or because she is abroad, two or more counselors of state can act on her behalf.
According to Buckingham Palace, if the queen needs to suspend her official duties because of illness or because she is abroad, two or more counselors of state can act on her behalf.
How will the new baby be related to the Queen?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter will be the Queen’s great-granddaughter and Prince Charles’ granddaughter.
Charles already has four grandchildren - George, Charlotte, Louis, and Archie. The new baby will be his fifth grandchild. While the Queen has ten great-grandchildren from her eight grandchildren.
Her eldest, Prince Charles, has two sons - Prince William and Harry. Her only daughter Princess Anne has two children - Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips.
Prince Andrew has two daughters - Princess Beatrice and Eugenie. Her youngest son Prince Edward has two children - Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
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