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Politics · 23 February 2026

UK politicians consider changes to Andrew's royal succession.

UK politicians consider changes to Andrew's royal succession.

British politicians are currently discussing new laws to stop Andrew from inheriting the crown. The king's brother still sits eighth in the royal order, although he lost his official titles last October. Lawmakers will wait until detectives finish their current misconduct inquiries concerning his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Changing his position permanently also needs formal approval from fourteen separate Commonwealth nations.

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