Article 73Q8W Ministers to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession

Ministers to consider removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of succession

by
Peter Walker Senior political correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#73Q8W)

Move would follow any police investigation after former prince questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office

The government will consider passing legislation to strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his right to inherit the throne once any police investigation has concluded, it is understood.

Several politicians have called for the former prince to be removed from the line of succession after he was arrested and questioned by detectives on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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