The UK government is considering a bill to exclude Prince Andrew from the line of succession

OnchainSniper · 2026-02-26T12:01:20+00:00

The UK government is advancing a bill to formally exclude Prince Andrew, brother of Charles III, from the line of succession. Following police investigations, changes require agreement from multiple Commonwealth nations, indicating a lengthy process ahead.

OnchainSniper

2026-02-26 12:01:20

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There are repeated reports that the UK government is moving forward with a bill to officially exclude Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, from the line of succession. According to reports by Hong Kong media RTHK, UK authorities have indicated that they will take serious action once police investigations into Prince Andrew are complete. Changes to the succession system require agreement from multiple governments within the Commonwealth of Nations, so it is expected to take some time to implement.

Gradual Loss of Status: Multiple Issues Behind the Background

Looking back at Prince Andrew’s recent activities, in October 2025, King Charles III officially revoked Prince Andrew’s titles, honors, and public royal duties. Then, in February 2026, he moved out of the official residence where the royal family lives. However, he remains eighth in line to the throne.

Arrested on Suspicion of Public Office Misconduct and Legal Responses

Recently, Prince Andrew was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office but was released shortly afterward. This series of events has led Charles III and the UK government, along with other royal family members, to accelerate efforts to establish a legal framework for the formal exclusion of his succession rights.

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