Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be removed from the line of
succession.
The government has said it is thinking of bringing in
legislation that would take the former prince out of the
succession
He is currently eighth in line.
The move would need agreement of all the realms where Charles
III is Monarch..
However, the government is only thought to be considering the
move after the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
is over.
The BBC reported that the move has been discussed and said it
was unlikely it could happen without the backing of The King.
Earlier in the day, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed
Davey, said that Andrew’s place in the succession should be under
considieration.
And the shadow Secretary for Scotland, Andrew Bowie, said Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor should voluntarily relinquish his place in the
succession.
It followed the shock arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor by
Thames Valley Police looking into allegations of misconduct in a
public office.
The police arrived at Andrew’s home on the Sandringham estate
just after 8am on February 19, the former prince’s 66th
birthday.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into custody and remained there
for 11 hours when he was released under investigation.
Properties in Berkshire and Norfolk were also searched by
officers. It’s believed the properties were Royal Lodge on the
Windsor estate and Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate. The day
after the arrest, searches continued at Royal Lodge.
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