General · 7 March 2026
Canadian PM Carney wants Andrew removed from succession
A significant constitutional matter arises as a Commonwealth nation's leader demands changes to the royal succession. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from the line, citing his "deplorable" actions and ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, who is still eighth in line despite having his royal titles revoked, was arrested in February on misconduct allegations.
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