Questions likely over Andrew’s position in line of succession – royal expert

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor now has the status of a commoner (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire)

Questions may be asked about why Andrew Mountbatten Windsor retains his place in the line of succession, a royal expert has said.

The King’s dramatic decision to formally strip his brother of his Prince and Duke of York titles and HRH style effectively ends his public life and leaves him with the status of a commoner – but he remains eighth in line to the throne.