Carney Urges Removal of Mountbatten-Windsor

0:00On March 7, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged the removal of Andrew Mount Batten Windsor from Britain's Royal Line of Succession. The former Prince sits eighth in line to the throne, even after losing his titles last October, over links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Carney called his actions deplorable during a stop in Tokyo. Mount Batten Windsor faces serious accusations, including last month's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly sharing. Sensitive information with Epstein, he denies all charges. Meanwhile, leaders from other Commonwealth nations have voiced strong support for this step. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to U.K. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmor backing any such move, stressing the gravity of the claims. New Zealand's Christopher Luxon agreed, saying no one stands above the law. In the U.K., the government is now exploring legislation to bar Mount Batten Windsor from ever becoming king. Defense Minister Luke Pollard confirmed they're coordinating with Buckingham Palace, calling

1:03at the right call no matter the investigation's outcome. The bill would need Parliament's approval, royal assent from King Charles III, and sign off from 14 Commonwealth Realms. This comes 78 years after the last such removal in 1936, when Edward VIII and his heirs were cut due to his. With mounting pressure across the Commonwealth, eyes remain on how the Palace and Parliament respond next.