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Royal Scandal: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Faces Exit

2/21/2026

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Story summary
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, eighth in line to the throne, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to several Saturday papers.
  • The government is preparing legislation to facilitate Mountbatten-Windsor's exit from the Royal Family.
  • The Daily Mirror reports he may be removed from the line of succession.
  • The Daily Mirror's lead story is titled "Throne Out."