"The British government is weighing new legislation that could remove the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, from the line of royal succession, according to reports. Officials in the United Kingdom, speaking on condition of anonymity to the BBC on Friday, said the decision could follow after the police finish their investigation into the ex-prince's ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein."
"Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in a public office linked to his friendship with Epstein. He was held in custody for 11 hours before being released under investigation. A YouGov poll conducted after his arrest on Thursday showed that 82 percent of respondents believed that he should be removed from his place in line to the British throne."
Police have widened investigations into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including questioning his close protection teams. The British government is weighing legislation that could remove him from the line of succession after police conclude inquiries into his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with Epstein and was held for 11 hours before being released under investigation. A YouGov poll showed 82 percent believed he should be removed from the line of succession. King Charles stripped him of titles and removed him from the Royal Lodge. Police continued searches of his former home.
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