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Posted on February 20, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleBritain may draft legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal succession after police finish probing his Epstein ties. Any change needs consent from Commonwealth realms where King Charles is head of state.
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LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Britain's government will consider new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession once the ongoing police investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein is over, a UK official said on Friday.
Any changes to the line of succession would require consultation and agreement with other countries where King Charles, Andrew's brother, is head of state, the official - who asked not to be identified - said.
(Writing by William Schomberg)
The UK government may propose legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession once a police investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein is complete.
Altering the line of succession requires an act of Parliament and coordination with other countries where King Charles is head of state to maintain constitutional consistency.
Officials indicate any action would follow the conclusion of the ongoing police investigation, after cross‑realm consultations and parliamentary debate.
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