Prince Andrew and the possible end of his succession to the throne

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England on April 20, 2025 after Easter Mass. Source: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

The British government has pledged to introduce legislation to remove ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line. But now questions arise about the royal succession to the throne. As the potential king of 14 Commonwealth countries, however, the process is not as easy as stripping his title.

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Published 3 March 2026 11:21am

Updated 3 March 2026 5:11pm

By Julia Grewe

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The British government has pledged to introduce legislation to remove ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line. But now questions arise about the royal succession to the throne. As the potential king of 14 Commonwealth countries, however, the process is not as easy as stripping his title.

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The British government has pledged to introduce legislation to remove ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line. But now questions arise about the royal succession to the throne. As the potential king of 14 Commonwealth countries, however, the process is not as easy as stripping his title.

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The British government has pledged to introduce legislation to remove ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from line. But now questions arise about the royal succession to the throne. As the potential king of 14 Commonwealth countries, however, the process is not as easy as stripping his title.

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