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Difficulty for lawmakers over Andrew’s succession to the throne

Difficulty for lawmakers over Andrew’s succession to the throne,

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After the release of the Epstein files, the government has announced it is considering removing Andrew Mountbatten Windsor from the royal line of succession.

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In the aftermath of the release of the Epstein files, the government is considering removing Andrew Mountbatten Windsor from the royal line of succession.

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