Christopher Luxon has pledged New Zealand's support forejecting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsorfrom the royal succession order.
The New Zealand Prime Minister's office released a statement confirming Wellington would back any British proposal to remove the disgraced former prince fromthe throne's line of inheritance.
A spokesman for Luxon said: "If the UK Government proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the order of succession, New Zealand would support it.
"The UK Government has said any proposals would come after the police investigation concludes."
The Express reported on how Thames Valley officers took Andrew into custody in the early hours of Thursday over alleged misconduct in public office. Andrew denies any wrongdoing in connection with evidence released in the Epstein files.
Despite losing his royal titles in late 2024, he currently occupies the eighth position in the succession hierarchy.
UK lawmakers are exploring legislative options to expunge Mountbatten-Windsor from the succession list — a constitutional change that demands approval from all 15 Commonwealth realms, each of which must enact matching domestic laws.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has already contacted SirKeir Starmerin writing to confirm Canberra's backing for any succession removal proposal.
"I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.
"These are grave allegations and Australians take them seriously."
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
