Albanese Backs Move to Remove Prince Andrew From Line of Succession

PM says the UK must initiate the change with agreement from all 14 Commonwealth realms.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, the duke of York, at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, on Sept. 16, 2025. Jordan Pettitt-Pool/Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally written to the United Kingdom government signalling Australia’s support for any move to remove Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession.

Albanese confirmed he had raised the matter directly with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer through a letter and subsequent exchanges, saying any change would need to begin in London.