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Government considers law to remove Andrew from line of succession, LBC understands
UK government may legislate to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from succession amid police probe and public outcry; 82% of Britons support removal, YouGov poll finds.
- On Feb 20, the British government mulled passing a law to remove Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from the line of succession, with sources saying Sir Keir Starmer's government will act after police finish their investigation, requiring an Act of Parliament.
- After his Feb 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, scrutiny intensified as US Department of Justice documents revealed alleged exchanges of government material, while a YouGov poll found 82% of British adults want Mountbatten-Windsor removed from succession.
- Thames Valley Police conducted a second day of searches at Royal Lodge, while UK authorities review US files revealing a $1.9m company and a 40 draft profit share linked to Epstein.
- Although King Charles III issued a royal warrant to strip Andrew's titles, only Parliament can change the line of succession, requiring an Act of Parliament and approval from all 14 Commonwealth countries, experts say.
- Public pressure has intensified and parties such as the Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party are calling for removal, while at least nine British police forces and US authorities continue inquiries expected to run through the weekend.
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rnd.deAlthough Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has already lost his royal title, he is still in eighth place in the British succession. The government in London wants to remove him from the list of hereditary monarchy - by law.
In Britain, the former Prince Andrew might lose his place in the British succession because of the Epstein affair. According to the BBC, a bill is in preparation. For the political scientist Glees, the affair raises the question of the future of the British monarchy.
London. The British government is considering introducing legislation to remove Andres Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession amid pressures for his ties with the financier, BBC News revealed.
The British government is considering legislation to remove former Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the British throne after he was detained on Thursday on suspicion of abuse of public office in connection with the Epstein affair, while police continue to search his home, the French news agency AFP reported.
His titles and honors had already to be handed over to Prince Andrew in the Epstein scandal. Now it is obviously also to be ensured that the younger brother of the king could by no means reach the throne.
The British government is considering introducing legislation to remove the deposed Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession, the BBC reports.
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