Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line
In February 2026, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government's support for removing ex-Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the British throne due to his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Australia is communicating its position to other Commonwealth countries.
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Open questions and key claims
My government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession.
New Zealand would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession if the UK government proposes it.
Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed he would support the removal of Andrew from the line of succession.
Australian government would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.
Australia's prime minister supports removing Andrew from the line of royal succession.
Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line.
New Zealand will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession.
Who and where
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