Albanese tells ABC that he has written a letter to his British colleague, Keir Starmer, stating that Australia would back a decision to remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession, where he is now eighth.
"I absolutely want him removed and I think Australians want him removed too," Albanese said.
Australia is one of 14 Commonwealth countries that must approve any decision. Before that, both houses of the British Parliament must vote on it. The decision will become valid if and when King Charles gives his consent, according to the BBC.
Facts: British line of succession
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They are closest in line to the British throne.
1. William, Prince of Wales
2. Prince George (son of William)
3. Princess Charlotte (daughter of William)
4. Prince Louis (son of William)
5. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
6. Prince Archie (Harry's son)
7. Princess Lilibet (Harry's daughter)
8. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
9. Princess Beatrice (daughter of Andrew)
10. Sienna Mapelli Mozzi (daughter of Beatrice)
11. Athena Mapelli Mozzi (daughter of Beatrice)
12. Princess Eugenie (daughter of Andrew)
Source: Buckingham Palace
