Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: Stopping former prince from becoming king is ‘right thing to do’, minister says

Liberal Democrats will support legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the succession, party leader Sir Ed Davey said.

Speaking to the Press Association at the Scottish Liberal Democrats conference in Edinburgh, he was asked whether he would support the legislation if it were put forward in Parliament.

He said: “Yes it is. I think it would be unacceptable for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take the throne.

“If you look at a few tragedies, it’s not as far-fetched as some people think.”

He added: “That’s why we have to take action. Obviously, we want to make sure that this action does not undermine the police investigation in any way. This is absolutely critical.”

Sir Ed continued: “You have to remember Epstein’s victims and the people who went to his island, those women and girls. They have to be at the forefront of our minds when we think about that.”

Future monarchs William and Kate will need to clarify their vision for the institution, which some have described as the worst crisis in 90 years, to rebuild public trust.

Removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as royal crown prince was “the right thing to do”, a cabinet minister has said.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions program on Friday night, MP Luke Pollard said British values ​​were “pointing” Mr Mountbatten-Windsor away from being “potentially a heartbeat away from the throne”.

He said it was “something that I hope will get cross-party support, but it’s true that it’s something that only happens once the police investigation has concluded.”

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly “very distressed” and “completely horrified” following the arrest of their father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

A source told the Daily Mail that the pair were holding “crisis talks” with each other and with the King, who was “fiercely protective” of them.

The royal family is continuing its duties during what experts are calling the “worst crisis in 90 years” following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday.

While both King Charles and Queen Camilla were seen out and about on the day of the arrest, the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to make a public appearance on Saturday.

After Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested on Thursday over allegations of misconduct in a public office, questions remain about what will happen next to his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

This follows the release of the last tranche of emails from the Epstein files by the US Department of Justice. The emails appear to show Ms Ferguson continued her friendship with the pedophile financier after Mr Epstein was convicted in 2008 of soliciting a child into prostitution.

In one email, the former duchess tells Epstein: “I am at your service. Just marry me.”

A former royal protection officer has claimed she reported Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to the police after he smuggled women into Buckingham Palace “several times a week”.

Paul Page, who served between 1998 and 2004, said he received a warning from the Metropolitan Police in December reminding him of his obligations “to confidentiality and respect for the privacy of those protected”.

Mr Page told Times: ‘his [the letter] In the nicest way possible, “can you shut up?” I’m trying to say.’

Officers were not allowed to know the identity of any of the women, he added.

The Metropolitan Police has been contacted for comment.

The Metropolitan Police said they had identified and contacted the former Duke of York’s former and close bodyguards and urged them to share any information that could assist the investigation.

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