Ex‑Prince Andrew faces possible removal from succession after arrest

Former Prince Andrew might be removed from the line of succession after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in office. The British government is discussing legislation that would bar Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from ever ascending the throne, the BBC reported, and any law would be implemented after his investigation concludes.

Andrew, 66, remains eighth in line despite being stripped of his royal titles and duties in October and being removed from his royal estate earlier this month. Last year he was accused of being a client of the late pedophile and convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein, allegations he has denied.

He was originally second in line behind his brother, King Charles, and later moved down as Charles’s sons and grandchildren took precedence. He was arrested on his 66th birthday and is accused of misconduct in public office while serving as the Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011.

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