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Australian PM says former prince Andrew has suffered ‘extraordinary fall’ but that won’t prompt another republic referendum

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy Political editorFebruary 20, 2026 at 02:50 AM
Australian PM says former prince Andrew has suffered ‘extraordinary fall’ but that won’t prompt another republic referendum
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged Prince Andrew's "extraordinary fall from grace" following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to allegations of sharing confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew was questioned at Aylsham police station in Norfolk. Despite being a long-time supporter of an Australian republic, Albanese stated that the current situation involving the British royal family will not prompt another referendum on the matter. He cited the difficulty of passing referendums in Australia and his respect for King Charles. Albanese previously ruled out a referendum during his first term and scrapped the ministerial portfolio for a republic in July 2024, focusing instead on cost of living issues. Prince Andrew denies all allegations against him.

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Albanese said he was not aware of any ongoing investigation or inquiry in Australia related to the Epstein revelations.

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Mountbatten-Windsor denies all the allegations against him.

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Albanese scrapped the ministerial portfolio for a republic in July 2024.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Anthony Albanese says the crisis facing the British royal family won’t prompt another referendum on Australia becoming a republic.

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Norfolk 40% Queen Camilla 40% Aylsham police station ×250% British royal family 60% Jeffrey Epstein 60% King Charles III 70% Australia ×380% Anthony Albanese ×890% Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×695%

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prince andrew 100% australian republic 80% referendum 70% anthony albanese 70% misconduct in public office 60% royal family 60% jeffrey epstein 50% king charles 40% fall from grace 40%

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