Anthony Albanese writes to British PM as UK prepares to consider laws to strip former prince of his right to inherit the throne Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian Government has confirmed it would support any proposal to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession after the former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. With the UK government poised to consider laws to strip Mountbatten-Windsor of his right to inherit the throne once any policy investigation was finalised, the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has written to his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, to offer the country’s backing. Continue reading...
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Australian government says it would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession
The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has offered its support to the UK regarding the potential removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession. This comes as the UK government prepares to consider laws that could strip the former prince of his inheritance rights following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-23 · 11:30 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has offered its support to the UK regarding the potential removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession. This comes as the UK government prepares to consider laws that could strip the former prince of his inheritance rights following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Albanese communicated Australia's backing in a letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The UK is expected to finalize any policy investigation before enacting laws. The move signifies a potential change in the line of succession within the British monarchy.
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Anthony Albanese wrote to British PM to offer Australia's backing.
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Australian government would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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UK government poised to consider laws to strip Mountbatten-Windsor of his right to inherit the throne.
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