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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Geraldine McKelvie and Vikram Dodd

Palace would not oppose move to remove Andrew from succession

Police officers outside the Royal Lodge
Police officers at the entrance to the Royal Lodge, Windsor, on Saturday. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Buckingham Palace will not oppose plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession, the Guardian understands, as police confirmed a search of his former Windsor home would continue over the weekend.

Royal sources indicated on Saturday that King Charles would not stand in the way of parliament if it wanted to ensure the former prince could never ascend to the throne.

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