UK Considers Removing Prince Andrew from Succession
The UK government is examining possible legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, a move that would permanently bar him from becoming monarch. Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the proposal was “the right thing to do”, though he stressed that any formal step should follow the conclusion of the ongoing police investigation. Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, is currently eighth in line to the throne despite having stepped back from public duties and losing several royal titles amid longstanding controversy over his association with Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing. Pollard confirmed that ministers have been working with Buckingham Palace on the matter, describing it as an issue that could attract cross-party backing once legal processes are complete. Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray cautioned that the situation is legally complex and should not […]