Andrew Mountbatten-Windsorfaces being removed from the royal line of succession as the Government considers a major intervention. Just aday after Andrew was arrested on February 19on suspicion of misconduct in public office, it has been reported that the government is considering introducing legislation which would remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
The former prince, who had his titles stripped from him last year following scandals surrounding his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, is currently eighth-in-line to the throne. Andrew has always denied wrongdoing and accusations against him.
TheBBChas reported today that a change in legislation would only come aboutafter the police investigation has concluded,withAndrew having been released under investigationlast night.
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If legislation were to be introduced, it would also require an Act of Parliament to be approved by MPs and peers.
The BBC reports that it would then need to be supported by all other Commonwealth countries that have King Charles as their head of state.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not commented onhis arrest yesterday, which coincided with his 66th birthday.
He was photographed returning to Wood Farm, his temporary home on the Sandringham Estate, last night afterover 10 hours in police custody.
Source: Drudge Report
