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Politics · 21 February 2026

Ministers work on law blocking Andrew from throne

Ministers work on law blocking Andrew from throne

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Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that officials are collaborating with the Palace on legislation to stop Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from ever ruling. The King's brother sits eighth in the succession order but faces removal following his recent arrest for suspected public office misconduct. While Andrew denies wrongdoing, Thames Valley Police officers are expected to search his thirty-room Windsor residence through Monday as inquiries continue.

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