Canada PM Calls for Andrew to Be Removed From Line of Succession

By: INGLOBE Magazine News Desk | March 6, 2026

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly called for Andrew to be removed from the line of succession following renewed controversy surrounding his alleged links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The statement adds international pressure on the United Kingdom to consider legislative action that could formally remove Andrew from the royal line of succession.

The former Duke of York was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office after accusations that he shared confidential information with Epstein. Andrew has previously denied wrongdoing and has not commented on the latest allegations connected to the release of millions of Epstein-related documents earlier this year.

Calls for Andrew Removed From Line of Succession Grow

Speaking to reporters during a visit to Tokyo, Carney said the accusations were serious enough that Andrew should be removed from the line of succession to the British throne.

“Even though he is well down the line, the point of principle stands,” Carney said, describing the allegations as “deplorable.”

Andrew currently remains eighth in line to the throne despite losing his royal titles in October amid growing public pressure over his association with Epstein.

Commonwealth Leaders Support Action

Leaders from other Commonwealth countries have also voiced support for the proposal. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that his government would support any move by the UK to remove Andrew from the line of succession.

“These are grave allegations and Australians take them seriously,” Albanese said.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon echoed that stance, stating that no one should be above the law and that New Zealand would back the UK government if it chose to proceed with removing Andrew from the royal succession.

UK Government Considering Legislation

The UK government has confirmed that it is considering introducing legislation that could formally remove Andrew from the line of succession.

Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the BBC that preventing Andrew from ever becoming king would be the “right thing to do,” regardless of the outcome of the ongoing police investigation.

Any change to the royal succession rules would require an act of Parliament approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords before receiving royal assent from King Charles III.

Historical Precedent for Succession Changes

The last time someone was removed from the line of succession by an act of Parliament occurred in 1936 following the abdication of King Edward VIII. His descendants were subsequently excluded from the royal line of succession.

If Andrew were removed through legislation, the change would also need approval from the 14 Commonwealth countries where the British monarch serves as head of state.

Buckingham Palace has not publicly commented on the potential legislation or the growing international calls to remove Andrew from the line of succession.