Last week, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor found himself in the spotlight when he was arrested on his 66th birthday and detained for 12 hours before being released without any charges. The UK police stated that the arrest was part of an investigation into alleged misconduct in a public office.
In response to these developments, the UK government is considering removing Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Despite being stripped of all royal titles, including the title of “prince,” he technically remains in line for the throne.
Supporting this potential move, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a known advocate for an Australian republic, reached out to UK Labour leader Keir Starmer earlier this week. In his letter, Albanese expressed Australia’s backing for the decision to possibly exclude Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal succession.
“In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my Government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession,” Albanese stated. He further added, “I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair, and proper investigation.”
“In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my Government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession,” Albanese wrote.
“I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.
“These are grave allegations and Australians take them seriously.”
Australian Monarchist League national spokesperson Alexander Voltz said the country’s monarchists were receiving “ongoing advice” regarding Albanese’s letter.
“Our present understanding is that it is not within Anthony Albanese’s power alone to write as he has to Prime Minister Starmer,” he told 9news.com.au.
“The question for Anthony Albanese to answer is did he consult with the Commonwealth and state parliaments before sending his letter.”
Speaking to ABC radio yesterday, Albanese acknowledged the decision to remove Andrew – one which would require the consent of all Commonwealth nations who count the British monarch as their head of state – would also require the agreement from all state and territory governments.
”All 14 countries would have to agree, and indeed Australia would have to as well get the agreement of our states and territories, and I’ve written to all the premiers and chief ministers along those lines,” he said.
In relation to the investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor, Voltz said, “the League echoes the sentiments of His Majesty the King”.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities,” he said.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. “
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