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Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Australia supports UK legislation to remove Prince Andrew from succession amid serious allegations and police investigation, requiring agreement from all 15 Commonwealth realms, officials said.

  • On Monday, Albanese's letter to Starmer stated, `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.`
  • His past actions include stepping back from duties in 2019 and a 2022 settlement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre estimated up to $US10 million, amid ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Legal experts note the process is unprecedented and legally fraught; any change requires all 15 realms where King Charles III is sovereign to pass laws, and Australia needs separate amendments plus state agreement.
  • Despite that backing, it remains unclear if the UK will act, as Mr Albanese is the first Commonwealth leader to support removal, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer considers amendments.
  • The trove of documents in recent weeks has given new energy to calls as Australian MPs and royal-watchers see removal as a workaround to prevent certain royals acting for the monarch.
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INTELLINEWS broke the news in on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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