Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has expressed support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession in a letter to UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
According to the BBC, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles, including 'prince', in October 2025.
The UK government is considering introducing legislation to remove him from the line of succession, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday, as reported by the BBC.
Prime Minister's Statement
Prime Minister Albanese stated in his letter: 'Dear Prime Minister Starmer, in light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession.'
He also emphasized the importance of a full investigation, saying: 'I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.'
Background
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing, despite pressure over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The Australian government's support for removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession comes as the UK government considers its next steps, with more details to be published shortly.
