Former Prince Andrew might be removed from the line of succession after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct while in office.
The British government is discussing whether to introduce legislation to prevent the possibility of the ex-royal — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — from ascending the throne, the BBC reported Saturday.
If the law is introduced, it will be implemented after Andrew’s investigation.
Andrew, 66, remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his royal titles and duties in October, and getting kicked out of his royal estate earlier this month.
Last year, he was accused of being a client of the late pedophile and convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein, though he has denied any wrongdoing.
The disgraced royal, born to Queen Elizabeth II, was initially second in line to the throne, behind his brother, King Charles, 77.
Andrew, however, later moved farther down the line when Charles welcomed sons, Prince William, 43, and Prince Harry, 41.
After Charles, William will succeed the throne, followed by his and Princess Kate Middleton’s children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, respectively.
Fifth in line is Prince Harry, and behind him are his and Meghan Markle’s children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
A rep for Andrew wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.
On Thursday, Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday and accused of misconduct in public office while serving as the Special Representative for International Trade and Investment for the British trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
The former Duke of York allegedly shared confidential trade documents with the late Epstein. He could face up to life in prison if convicted.
Andrew was seen leaving the Aylsham Police Station hours after his arrest, appearing terrified.
Charles shared support for the investigation, writing in a statement, “The law must take its course.”
“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,” the monarch added.
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