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Calls for Andrew to Be Removed From Royal Line of Succession
Following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, MPs demand legislation to remove him from succession and royal roles amid 82% public support, police continue investigations.
- On Thursday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, prompting MPs to call for his removal from the line of succession and as Counsellor of State.
- After files were released related to Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of titles and left Sandringham but remains eighth in line to the throne.
- Legally, an Act of Parliament would be needed to remove him, convention requires consent from Commonwealth nations, and the Royal Family website still lists him as a Counsellor of State.
- Party leaders have demanded a statutory inquiry, while Sir Ed Davey said `the most important thing right now is that the police be allowed to get on with their job, acting without fear or favour` and the King said `the law must take its course`.
- Broader voices are calling for a national debate on the monarchy, with YouGov polling showing 82% support for removing Andrew from the succession, and MP Rachael Maskell urging legislation to enable this last year.
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Politicians argue that if André is considered guilty, the British Parliament will have "the right" to act in accordance with it and stress that it is important "to ensure that he can never become king.
·Portugal
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After his arrest, the calls for an expulsion of Andrew from the succession of the throne become louder. Meanwhile, the investigation against the former prince continues.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Why removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession could prove 'torturous'
Although Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor doesn't have any royal titles, he retains his place in the line of succession. Royal author Robert Jobson reveals why it's not so easy for King Charles to remove his younger brother
·United Kingdom
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources21
Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center
38% Center
L 31%
C 38%
R 31%
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