Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is currently eighth in line to the throneByFiona CallowYorkshirePublished16 February 2026 Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should have his succession rights revoked so that he is no longer in line to the throne, a York MP has said. The former Duke of York gave up his royal titles following accusations about his links with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, although he has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Rachael Maskell, Labour MP for York Central, told the BBC that "time and time again, we have seen that Andrew has been conservative with the truth", and said his position as Counsellor of State should also be removed. "All of these titles and positions need to be addressed, so we are just left with Andrew the citizen, and a citizen that is fully accountable," she said. Mountbatten-Windsor is currently eighth in line to the throne. His position as one of the Counsellors of State means in the absence of the monarch, he could make delegated decisions on his behalf.
Published: February 16, 2026 4:57 pm
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