King Charles Can Push Prince Andrew Out of Royal Life — But Not Out of Succession, Experts Say
King Charles III may have the authority to remove Prince Andrew from public royal duties, but he cannot legally erase him from the line of succession, according to royal experts interviewed by Fox News. Despite Andrew’s withdrawal from public life following his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, the monarchy’s constitutional restrictions leave limited room for intervention.
Experts note that although Charles has taken firm action — including restricting Andrew’s use of royal residences and removing official patronages — succession rights are governed by British law, not royal discretion. Only an act of Parliament could remove Andrew, who is currently eighth in line to the throne. Legal historians quoted in the report highlighted that the system is deliberately built to prevent personal or political interference in succession.
The renewed focus on Andrew follows heightened scrutiny of royal roles and financial transparency. While Charles has made clear attempts to streamline the monarchy, Andrew’s legal entanglements and public controversies present ongoing challenges for the Palace.
Still, experts argue that excluding him from public-facing duties is effectively the maximum penalty available to the King without triggering constitutional upheaval. For now, Andrew remains out of sight — but very much embedded in the official line to the throne.
