Aussie monarchists query Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over letter about ex-prince Andrew

Australia's monarchists have issued their support for King Charles amid an ongoing police investigation into his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - but have questioned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over his letter supporting the former prince's removal from the line of succession.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his 66th birthday last week and held for 12 hours before being released without charge.

UK police said the arrest was part of an investigation into suspected misconduct in public officer.

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Since then, the UK government has signalled it will look into removing Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, a position he retains despite having been stripped of all his royal titles including the honourific of "prince".

Albanese, who has previously backed the idea of an Australian republic, wrote to Starmer earlier this week to express Australia's support for the decision.

"In light of recent events concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, I am writing to confirm that my Government would agree to any proposal to remove him from the line of royal succession," Albanese wrote.

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"I agree with His Majesty that the law must now take its full course and there must be a full, fair and proper investigation.

"These are grave allegations and Australians take them seriously."

Australian Monarchist League national spokesperson Alexander Voltz said the country's monarchists were receiving "ongoing advice" regarding Albanese's letter.

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"Our present understanding is that it is not within Anthony Albanese's power alone to write as he has to Prime Minister Starmer," he told 9news.com.au.

"The question for Anthony Albanese to answer is did he consult with the Commonwealth and state parliaments before sending his letter."

Speaking to ABC radio yesterday, Albanese acknowledged the decision to remove Andrew - one which would require the consent of all Commonwealth nations who count the British monarch as their head of state - would also require the agreement from all state and territory governments.

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"All 14 countries would have to agree, and indeed Australia would have to as well get the agreement of our states and territories, and I've written to all the premiers and chief ministers along those lines," he said.

In relation to the investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor, Voltz said, "the League echoes the sentiments of His Majesty the King".

Charles issued a statement after his brother's arrest, speaking of his "deepest concern" about the alleged misconduct.

"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities," he said.

"In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.

"Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.

"As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. "

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