King Charles and Prince William are unable to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, and the reason for this involves legal loopholes.
For those who don’t know, the public outcry against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been at a fever pitch for several months, and many have been calling for his complete removal from the front eight, however, it appears that is easier said than done and the frustration is pushing Prince William over the edge.
Why is Andrew still in the line of succession?
According to reports, the reason this is not happening as fast as the heir and his father would like is because there is no law in place.
An insider has finally come forward with insight into the matter, according to his conversation with OK! The magazine claims the matter is being further complicated by things like the Act of Settlement 1701, which ensured that the Protestant heir of Electress Sophia of Hanover would bypass around 50 Catholic claimants and be given a place in the line of succession.
But this is not the only issue at this time, the other issue is also the statute of Westminster 1931 which means that legal autonomy is the right of all Commonwealth UK territories, such as (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Irish Free State, Newfoundland).
Inside Prince William’s frustration:
This is why “there is a clear sense that William and Charles are seething and frustrated behind the scenes over the labyrinthine complications preventing Andrew from being removed from the line of succession, because while the public mood is clear, the legal reality is still proving exceptionally difficult.”
Furthermore, while “they would love to see quick action,” the issue is that “the system itself is so complex that even beginning that process raises questions that don’t have direct answers.”
