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Andrew scandal shockwave prompts key Commonwealth member to back UK efforts

Andrew's arrest fallout is expanding beyond the borders of Britain as a member of the Commonwealth Realm takes notice

By Hassan Sohail
February 23, 2026
Andrew scandal shockwave prompts key Commonwealth member to back UK efforts
Australia supports UK efforts to remove Andrew from the line of succession

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest over alleged public office misuse and his links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. has sparked pace in Britain's efforts to remove him from succession of line.

Currently, the former prince is at number eight in line to sit on the British throne. To remove him, it is necessary for all members of the Commonwealth Realm to back the decision – Australia, a key partner, just took the first step.

In a letter by the country's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to his counterpart Sir Keir Starmer, he states, "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."

"I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation. These are grave allegations, and Australians take them seriously."

Rest of Commonwealth Realm members 

  1. Antigua and Barbuda
  2. The Bahamas
  3. Belize
  4. Canada
  5. Grenada
  6. Jamaica
  7. New Zealand
  8. Papua New Guinea
  9. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  10. Saint Lucia
  11. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  12. Solomon Islands
  13. Tuvalu

Andrew has been under probe for several cases; in addition to the suspected public office misuse case, he was arrested.