September 18, 2026

UK to consider removing Andrew from royal succession line, official says

Legislation may be proposed after police probe into Andrew’s Epstein links concludes

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Reuters

Published : 21 Feb 2026, 06:38 PM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:23 PM

Britain's government will consider new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession once the ongoing police investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein is over, a UK official said on Friday.

Any changes to the line of succession would require consultation and agreement with other countries where King Charles, Andrew's brother, is head of state, the official - who asked not to be identified - said.

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