Reports have revealed that the head of state, King Charles III is seeking to amend the law in what is expected to be a major change to the roles of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew.

The king's law change will see that the counsellors of state will become members of the royal family.

The counsellors of state position are only reserved for the spouses of the sovereign along with the next four people in line for the thrown aged over 21.

If a situation arises that saw a monarch not able to undertake their official duties as head of state over a temporary period due to ill health or absence abroad, two or more counsellors will be appointed by Letters Patent to act in their place.

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That means that Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice would be able to take on the monarch’s duties.

Seeing the shake-up allows the Dukes of Sussex and York along with Princess Beatrice all to lose their roles as official stand-ins for the sovereign.

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If the law was changed, the King would be able to promote his brother Prince Edward and Princess Royal to the position, according to the Telegraph.

Although it is rare for counsellors of states to be needed, back in May Charles and William stood in for the Queen during the state opening of Parliament.