General · 24 February 2026
Australia supports plan to remove Andrew from succession
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his government supports proposals to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession. In a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, Albanese agreed that legislative action requires backing from Commonwealth realms. The move follows Andrew’s recent arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which he denies. Downing Street stated it is considering further steps regarding the succession while the police investigation continues.
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