Is Prince Andrew Nonetheless within the Line of Succession After His Arrest?

Whereas Andrew misplaced his HRH title, prince moniker, and residential at Royal Lodge when King Charles stripped him of virtually of all his royal honors in November 2025, one profit that remained was Andrew’s place within the royal line of succession.

Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II’s third baby and second eldest son, is at present eighth in line for the British throne after Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet. “The cleanest technique to take away him can be for Andrew to surrender his place himself. In any other case, it could require coordinated laws throughout all 56 Commonwealth realms — a constitutional headache nobody desires,” a supply instructed Rob Shuter’s “Naughty However Good” Substack in a publish revealed on February 23 about why Andrew hasn’t been faraway from the road of succession but.

Nevertheless, that will all change after one other supply instructed Shuter that Andrew is contemplating renouncing his spot within the line of succession as a way to keep away from jail time after he was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace. His arrest got here after allegations he shared confidential info with late convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein whereas performing as a commerce envoy for the U.Ok.

“He would sacrifice his place in a second if it retains him out of a cell,” the insider instructed Shuter. “Jail is the one final result he can’t management.”

The supply additionally claimed that Andrew had different stipulations for him to surrender his spot within the line of succession, together with ensures that his daughters with Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, preserve their place within the British royal household. “He desires safety for all times,” the insier mentioned. “A everlasting grace-and-favor dwelling, his horses settled on the new property, and written ensures that his daughters preserve their royal titles.”

The insider continued, “He’s negotiating consolation, not penalties. It’s slippery to the tip.”

The report additionally comes amid one other publish by Shuter reporting that the British royal household has no plans to go to Andrew in jail if he’s despatched to jail. “There might be no photo-ops, no quiet drop-ins,” an insider instructed the Shuter. “He stands alone.”

The supply continued, “The Crown can’t bleed for one man. Survival of the establishment comes first. Each time.”

The insider additionally confirmed that Charles is not going to be financially supporting Andrew after his arrest. “There is no such thing as a rescue bundle coming this time,” the supply mentioned. “No visits. No checks. No exceptions.” The supply continued, “He was instructed this present day may come. Now it’s right here.”

Together with Andrew, the insider additionally claimed that British royal members of the family are additionally distancing themselves from Fergie. “Self-preservation is the precedence now,” the supply mentioned. “Nobody desires to be collateral harm.”