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The last time a law on succession was changed was in 2012, when the Commonwealth abolished a rule that put male heirs ahead of female heirs regardless of age.<\/p>\n
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Several U.K. politicians have signalled they believe Mountbatten-Windsor should also be removed.<\/p>\n
Canadians\u2019 support for Andrew\u2019s removal comes in contrast to what the poll found in terms of their opinion of the Royal Family, which remains relatively low. About 51 per cent describe the family as not relevant to themselves personally. In addition, 47 per cent of Canadians would prefer to end Canada\u2019s constitutional monarchy.<\/p>\n
Under the current line of royal succession, Charles\u2019 son Prince William is heir to the throne, and his three children \u2014 Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis \u2014 are next. Prince Harry is fifth, and his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are sixth and seventh in line.<\/p>\n
\u2014 with files from Global News\u2019 Sean Boynton and Rachel Goodman<\/em><\/p>\nAngus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from Feb. 24-26, using a randomized sample of 1,607 Canadian adults. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of +\/- two percentage points, 19 times out of 20.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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