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Albanese Backs Cutting Andrew From Succession as Police Searches Extend and William Shows Strain

The former prince remains released under investigation as Thames Valley Police examine claims he shared confidential U.K. trade information with Jeffrey Epstein.

Overview

  • Thames Valley Police say searches at Royal Lodge in Windsor have continued into Monday after Andrew’s Feb. 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  • Andrew spent about 10–11 hours in custody before being released under investigation, and no charges have been filed.
  • Investigators are assessing allegations tied to U.S. Justice Department Epstein files that he passed sensitive trade material to Epstein during his tenure as U.K. trade envoy.
  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to Keir Starmer offering support for any proposal to remove Andrew from the line of succession, a step that would require legislation across the U.K. and Commonwealth realms.
  • Prince William, at the BAFTAs in his first joint appearance with Princess Kate since the arrest, said he was not in a calm state, as King Charles reaffirmed full cooperation and said the law must take its course.