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King Charles

Australian PM backs removing of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line of royal succession

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein dinner party, reports say

A police vehicle outside Sandringham Estate, as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was released under investigation following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Norfolk, Britain, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A police vehicle outside Sandringham Estate, as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was released under investigation following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Norfolk, Britain, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Arrest of Britain’s former prince Andrew hands King Charles fresh royal crisis

King Charles has vowed that the law will take its course in the case of his scandal-ridden brother, former prince Andrew.
King Charles has vowed that the law will take its course in the case of his scandal-ridden brother, former prince Andrew.

UK government considers removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession

Britain’s government is said to be considering new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
Britain’s government is said to be considering new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s ex-wife ‘Fergie’ also undone by Epstein ties

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, leave Westminster Cathedral at the end of the Requiem Mass, on the day of the funeral of Britain's Katharine, Duchess of Kent, in London, Britain, September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, leave Westminster Cathedral at the end of the Requiem Mass, on the day of the funeral of Britain's Katharine, Duchess of Kent, in London, Britain, September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Explainer-What charge might King Charles' brother face after his arrest?

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Britain’s royals face their worst crisis in 90 years over Andrew’s Epstein links

FILE PHOTO: Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Australian PM plays down chance of referendum to remove British monarch as head of state

Australian PM Anthony Albanese (above) appeared to rule out holding a vote to remove Andrew’s brother King Charles as Australian head of state.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese (above) appeared to rule out holding a vote to remove Andrew’s brother King Charles as Australian head of state.

Former prince Andrew’s arrest casts shadow over royal family

Britain's King Charles said "the law must take its course" when responding to the former prince's arrest.
Britain's King Charles said "the law must take its course" when responding to the former prince's arrest.

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Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.
Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.