Summary
New Zealand supports the potential removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession if the UK decides to propose it. This stance follows similar approval from Australia due to Andrew's connections with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The UK government is considering legislation that would require approval from Commonwealth countries.
Key Facts
- New Zealand supports plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.
- The UK government is thinking about creating a law to do this, with input needed from Commonwealth countries.
- Australia has also agreed to support the removal due to Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and denies any wrongdoing.
- New Zealand's Prime Minister communicated with the UK about this stance last week.
- Removing someone from the succession line last happened in 1936 due to a royal abdication.
- The UK government is reviewing Andrew's situation but hasn't made a decision.
- King Charles III, Andrew's brother, has called for a thorough investigation.
