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Anthony Albanese has shown support for the potential removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.

Currently, the former Prince Andrew is eighth in line to the throne, behind Prince William and his three children, as well as Prince Harry and his two children.

Australia to Support Andrew's Removal From Line of Succession

According to 9News, Albanese showed his support through a letter written to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my Government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession," Albanese said in his letter.

He added, "I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation."

Andrew had been arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was later released under investigation.

Regarding the accusations against the former prince, Albanese said that "These are grave allegations and Australians take them seriously."

Consent of Commonwealth Realms Required

As previously reported here on IB Times Australia, the consent of all the Commonwealth realms is required before Andrew can be removed from the line of succession.

According to the BBC, the removal requires an act of Parliament approved by MPs and peers. It would then come into effect once the King gives his royal assent.

The royal to be removed from the line of succession was former Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson.

The act of Parliament, which was done in 1936, removed his descendants as well from the line of succession.