"Several politicians have called for the former prince to be removed from the line of succession after he was arrested and questioned by detectives on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne after Princes William and Harry and their children, despite him having relinquished his royal titles in October after new information came to light about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and child sex offender."
"This means Andrew is still a counsellor of state, the group of adult royals who could be named to fill in for King Charles if he was ill or abroad, even if in practice this would never happen for him, as only working royals are used. Removing him from the line of succession would require an act of parliament, as well as consultation and agreement with other countries and territories that share the monarchy."
Government sources say legislation will be considered to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession once any police investigation concludes. Several politicians urged removal after his arrest and questioning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew remains eighth in the succession despite relinquishing royal titles in October after new information about links to Jeffrey Epstein. He remains a counsellor of state, though only working royals perform those duties in practice. Removing him would require an act of parliament and consultation with other countries that share the monarchy. Politicians emphasized allowing the police to finish their work and noted he has not been charged.
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