List of Privy Counsellors (2022–present)

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This is a list of members of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom appointed since the accession of King Charles III in 2022. Together with those appointed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II who are still living, they make up the current membership of the Council.

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The oldest Privy Counsellor is Sir Stephen Brown (born 1924, aged 100). The earliest-appointed member is The Lord Hattersley (1975). The youngest Privy Counsellor is Stephen Flynn (born 1988, aged 36).

Charles III

2022

2023

2024

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