"Prince William wanted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be axed from the line of royal succession in the autumn, alongside the stripping of his other titles, it has been reported. The Prince of Wales is said to be frustrated that the process of his uncle's removal from the line to the British throne, which the government is now weighing up, was not resolved at the time."
"King Charles was reportedly reluctant to back the move until shortly before Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest last month, when he had come around on the issue, royal sources told The Sunday Times. The government is considering introducing legislation that would see Andrew removed from his current position as eighth in line to the throne, a move which the government said could take years."
"Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office after being accused of sharing sensitive information with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein while he was a trade envoy. He has not been charged and has denied any wrong."
Prince William reportedly wanted his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor removed from the line of royal succession and stripped of titles in autumn, frustrated the process had not been completed. King Charles initially resisted backing this move but changed his position shortly before Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest last month. The government is considering legislation to remove Mountbatten-Windsor from his position as eighth in line to the throne, though officials indicated this process could take years and would not begin until after the investigation concludes. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as trade envoy. He has not been charged and denies wrongdoing.
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