Royal Family LIVE: King Charles 'will discuss Andrew with Commonwealth leaders this week'
The King will speak of "a time of great challenge" in his Commonwealth Day speech tomorrow.
King Charles will speak of "a time of great challenge" in his Commonwealth Day message tomorrow at the service at Westminster Abbey. On Commonwealth Day, he is set to meet many leaders of the 56 countries and discussions are expected to include the removal of his disgraced younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, from the line of succession.
The government is considering legislation to remove Andrew, 66, from the line of succession after his arrest last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office during his time as the UK's trade envoy. Andrew is eighth in line to the throne and any move to axe him will require the agreement of all 15 Commonwealth realms.
The Times reports the King is likely to discuss Andrew privately with heads of state this week. Some Commonwealth leaders have indicated their support for the plan to remove Andrew following his arrest and allegations that he shared classified information with associates, including the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
No Commonwealth country has yet indicated it would oppose removing Andrew, who denies wrongdoing, from the line of succession.
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