"Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the BBC the move - which would prevent Andrew from ever becoming King - was the "right thing to do," regardless of the outcome of the police investigation. Currently Andrew, the King's brother, remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles, including "prince", last October amid pressure over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein."
"Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Any Questions programme, Pollard confirmed the government had "absolutely" been working with Buckingham Palace on the plans to stop the former prince from "potentially being a heartbeat away from the throne". He said this was "something that I hope will enjoy cross party support, but its right that that is something that only happens when the police investigation concludes"."
"On Saturday, several unmarked police cars were again seen entering Royal Lodge, the 30-room Windsor property where Andrew lived for many years. At one point on Friday more than 20 vehicles could be seen parked at the property, although it is not known it all was connected to the investigation and searches. Thames Valley Police, the force which arrested him, is expected to continue searching Royal Lodge until Monday, the BBC understands."
The government is considering legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, preventing him from becoming King. Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the move is the "right thing to do" regardless of the police investigation's outcome. Andrew remains eighth in line despite being stripped of his titles last October amid pressure over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Pollard said the government has been working with Buckingham Palace and hopes for cross-party support, but any change should wait until the police investigation concludes. Unmarked police cars were seen entering Royal Lodge; Thames Valley Police are expected to continue searches until Monday, and other forces are considering investigations. Former adviser Danny Shaw warned that multiple probes could risk spiralling out of control.
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