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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen Corbett

New Zealand says it would back removal of Andrew from line of succession

Andrew was stripped of his titles over his links to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire)

New Zealand has indicated its readiness to support the UK Government should it move to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. The development follows his arrest last Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The arrest stems from accusations that Andrew, while serving as the UK’s trade envoy, shared sensitive information with convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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