20.02.2026 23:00
A UK government official stated that former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is under investigation due to his connections with American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, could be subject to a legal arrangement to remove him from the line of succession to the royal throne after the completion of the process.
A UK government official made a remarkable statement regarding Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, who has sparked public debate due to his connections with the American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, accused of running a sexual abuse network.
COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE LINE OF SUCCESSION
The unnamed official reported that after the completion of the police investigation into Andrew, the government could consider a new legal arrangement to remove Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the British throne. The official also emphasized that any changes to the line of succession would require consultation and agreement with other countries where King Charles's authority is valid.
WAS DETAINED
Andrew, who had his royal titles stripped due to his connections with Epstein, was detained yesterday on charges of abuse of public office and was later released. Following Andrew's detention, King Charles III stated in a written statement, "I learned with great concern about the news regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the allegations of misconduct in public office. A proper, fair, and appropriate process will now begin, where this matter will be investigated appropriately and by the competent authorities. As I have said before, we are providing full and wholehearted support and cooperation to the authorities in this matter. I want to make it clear that the law must take its course."
HAD SHARED SENSITIVE INFORMATION WITH EPSTEIN
The U.S. Department of Justice published 3.5 million pages of documents, 180,000 photos, and 2,000 videos related to sexual abuse offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose connections with high-profile politicians and businesspeople have been the subject of scandals on January 30. The documents revealed that former Prince Andrew had shared reports related to visits to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, as well as sensitive information about investment opportunities with Epstein. According to the documents, Andrew had forwarded the official visit reports sent to him by his then-special advisor Amit Patel just 5 minutes after receiving them on November 30, 2010. Additionally, it was noted that information about "classified" investment opportunities in Afghanistan was also conveyed to Epstein on December 24, 2010.
INAPPROPRIATE PHOTOS HAD BEEN PUBLISHED
The documents revealed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, believed to be the individual nicknamed "The Duke," who had his titles of prince and duke stripped due to his connections with the British Royal Family and Epstein, had received an offer from Epstein to be introduced to a 26-year-old Russian woman. In the email correspondence between Epstein and the individual referred to as "The Duke," it was noted that they discussed having dinner at Buckingham Palace, and in one message, Epstein offered to introduce the Duke to a 26-year-old Russian woman. The latest documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice also included inappropriate photos of former Prince Andrew with a woman.