Royal Scandal: UK Gov't Weighs Stripping Ex-Prince Andrew of Succession Rights

The UK government is considering further actions against Prince Andrew following his arrest.

Prince Andrew, once second in line to the throne, has slid to eighth place due to his brother Charles's descendants taking precedence.

King Charles stripped Andrew of his Prince and Duke of York titles on October 30, 2025, making him Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

While Charles had the authority to remove Andrew's titles, changing the line of succession would require approval from Parliament and other Commonwealth nations.

Lawmakers are now discussing removing Andrew from the line of royal succession due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein and recent arrest.

There were earlier denials of plans to alter the succession, but the current environment suggests a shift in stance to prevent Andrew from becoming king.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, Andrew's daughters, will retain their titles and succession positions despite these potential changes.