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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from line of succession, Brits say

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Royal historian says this is 'more of a crisis than passing of Princess Diana'

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and subsequently released under investigation.
The arrest followed allegations that he shared sensitive information with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, claims that emerged from new 'Epstein files' emails.
A YouGov poll revealed that 82 per cent of Britons believe Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession.
King Charles expressed 'deepest concern' over his brother's arrest, calling for a full, fair, and proper investigative process.
Removing someone from the line of succession requires new legislation passed by all Commonwealth parliaments, a process more complex than a monarch simply removing titles.

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