Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 02:05 PM

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession in a letter to the UK government. This follows Andrew's recent arrest and ongoing scrutiny regarding his past associations, despite his denials of wrongdoing. The UK government is considering legislation to remove him, a process that would require approval from the 14 Commonwealth countries where King Charles III is head of state, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica, and New Zealand. Removing Andrew, currently eighth in line to the throne, would require an Act of Parliament supported by these nations. King Charles has stated that the matter should be fully investigated.

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New Zealand 30% Canada 30% Jamaica 30% Thames Valley Police 30% Parliament ×240% Jeffrey Epstein 50% King Charles III ×250% United Kingdom ×260% Keir Starmer ×260% Anthony Albanese ×270% Australia ×280% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×7100%

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