According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the scandal-ridden former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the British line of succession. ' The former duke was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with the paedophile financier while serving as the UK’s trade envoy, according to major media reports. He spent around 11 hours in custody in February as searches were conducted at his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and at his former home, Royal Lodge in Windsor, Berkshire.
Andrew was released pending investigation. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing over his links to the convicted sex offender, but has not directly responded to the latest allegations. The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand have previously said they would support the UK Government in any plans to remove Andrew from the line of succession.
I certainly think his actions are deplorable and have caused him to be stripped of his royal titles, certainly merit, if that’s the word — necessitate is a better word — his removal from the line of succession.
' Removing Andrew from the line of succession would require an Act of Parliament and the agreement of the Commonwealth realms, including Canada. The UK Government will consider introducing such legislation once police have finished their investigation into the King’s disgraced brother, it is understood. The current status and timeline of the police investigation into Andrew are unknown.
Even though he is well down the line, the point of principle stands.