Removing Prince Andrew from the line of succession would require multiple governments' agreement

Australia's prime minister told the U.K. he would support removing Prince Andrew from the succession, but any change requires approval by the U.K. Parliament and the governments of the other Commonwealth realms.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told U.K. leaders his government would support a proposal to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession. The former prince has faced recent legal troubles and was arrested as part of an investigation; the palace and the U.K. government have discussed options. Changing the line of succession cannot be done by the monarch alone. It requires agreement and action by the British Parliament and the governments of the remaining Commonwealth realms. Key facts: - Australia’s prime minister said his government would agree to a proposal to remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession. - Prince Andrew has faced legal troubles and was recently arrested as part of an ongoing investigation; the palace and government have signalled a desire to distance the Crown. - Altering the line of succession would require coordinated action by the U.K. Parliament and the governments of the other 15 Commonwealth realms, and it is not yet clear which governments would support such changes. Summary: Removing Prince Andrew from the succession would be a multijurisdictional process requiring legislative or constitutional changes across several countries. Australia has signalled support, but other realms, including Canada, have not publicly committed. Undetermined at this time.