Ministerial statementThursday, 21 May 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade if he will make a statement on the Government’s return to the Humble Address regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Minister updates Parliament

Chris Bryant is asking the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to make a statement about the Government's response to a Humble Address concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. A Humble Address is a formal parliamentary mechanism for requesting information or action from the Crown or Government on a matter of public concern. The item suggests Parliament has formally petitioned the Government on an issue involving the King's son, and Bryant is seeking clarity on the Government's position and next steps.

This touches on the relationship between Parliament and the executive on a matter affecting the Royal Family. It signals that MPs regard the issue as sufficiently serious to warrant formal parliamentary procedure. The outcome may clarify the Government's stance on governance, propriety, or duty regarding a member of the Royal Family—a question with implications for how public institutions handle sensitive matters at the highest level.

Ministerial statements draw questions from across the House — any MP may participate, so we don't show a predicted interest list.

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