UK weighs removing ex-Prince Andrew from succession line amid Epstein probe

The report comes as police widen investigations into former prince, including questioning his close protection teams.

20 Feb, 11:16 — 21 Feb, 09:08High diversity (59/100)

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 6 sources cover this story

Most outlets confirm the UK is considering removing Prince Andrew from the line of succession due to the Epstein probe, framing it as a significant event. While some focus on the immediate royal crisis and specific evidence, others broaden the scope to wider investigations or political involvement. Coverage is largely aligned on the core event but differs in emphasis and additional details.

What sources agree on

The UK is weighing the removal of Prince Andrew from the line of succession.
This consideration is linked to the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein probe.
Prince Andrew's situation is causing a significant crisis for the royal family.

Where they diverge

The primary focus regarding the ongoing investigations and their implications.

The Guardian

This outlet highlights the role of specific visual evidence, such as photos with Virginia Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein, in maintaining public scrutiny.

Al Jazeerawsj

These outlets frame the situation within a broader investigative context, with Al Jazeera mentioning police widening investigations to include protection teams and WSJ focusing on how Europe is investigating the Epstein files.

Notable gaps

The specific parties, including the Palace and Starmer, involved in the plan to remove Andrew from the line of succession.

Covered by times-uk · Not in independent, guardian, aljazeera and 2 others

The specific visual evidence, including photos with Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein, and an unknown female, that has kept Prince Andrew in the public eye.

Covered by guardian · Not in independent, aljazeera, bbc and 2 others

Police widening investigations to include questioning Prince Andrew's close protection teams.

Covered by aljazeera · Not in independent, guardian, bbc and 2 others

Framing the situation as the royal family's "worst crisis in 90 years" and fighting for survival.

Covered by independent · Not in guardian, aljazeera, bbc and 2 others

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years

The Guardian

The photos that have kept former Prince Andrew in the public eye

How Europe Is Investigating the Epstein Files - What’s News - WSJ Podcasts - The Wall Street Journal

Right-leaning

No articles

Coverage Timeline

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

wsj20 Feb, 11:16First to report

How Europe Is Investigating the Epstein Files - What’s News - WSJ Podcasts - The Wall Street Journal

11h later

times-uk20 Feb, 22:35

Palace and Starmer plan to remove Andrew from line of succession - The Times

5h later

BBC21 Feb, 03:05

'Throne Out' and 'Liberation Day levies ruled illegal'

3h later

Al Jazeera21 Feb, 06:20