Newspaper Round Up: 21st of February 2026

Guardian Front Page 21st of February 2026

Scotland Yard has widened its investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, interviewing former protection officers and reviewing flight records. Ministers are exploring legislation to exclude him from the line of succession, and UK police have requested related documents from US authorities.

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Daily Telegraph Front Page 21st of February 2026

Downing Street is weighing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession once a police inquiry concludes. The move, unprecedented in modern times, would require Parliament’s approval and reflects continued scrutiny of his conduct and public role.

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Times Front Page 21st of February 2026

The PM is ready to legislate to remove Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor from the line of succession, with the Palace signalling no objection. The step follows his 2019 withdrawal from duties amid allegations linked to a US civil case.

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Daily Mirror Front Page 21st of February 2026

Ministers are considering removing a senior royal from the line of succession amid fresh police inquiries into links with a disgraced US financier. Officers are re‑interviewing former bodyguards and reviewing records of flights linked to the financier’s jet arriving in the UK.

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Daily Mail Front Page 21st of February 2026

The Met has told Andrew’s former protection officers to disclose everything they witnessed while on duty. The request supports multi‑force inquiries into his conduct and associations, including links to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of abuse.

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i Front Page 21st of February 2026

Police are contacting former and serving protection officers to gather accounts related to a senior royal after claims in the Epstein files. Nine UK forces are reviewing potential links. The royal denies wrongdoing and may face further questioning as searches at a Windsor residence continue.

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