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, 07:00High diversity (57/100)

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 4 sources cover this story

News outlets are primarily covering the UK's consideration or active plans to remove Prince Andrew from the line of succession due to the ongoing Epstein probe. While some sources directly address the succession issue, others broaden the scope to the wider European investigation or highlight specific evidence like photographs. Coverage shows some differences in the perceived stage of the removal process and the specific angles emphasized.

What sources agree on

Prince Andrew is linked to the Jeffrey Epstein probe.
There is an ongoing process related to Prince Andrew's position in the line of succession.
The Epstein investigation continues to unfold.

Where they diverge

The perceived stage of Prince Andrew's removal from the line of succession

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera frames it as the UK 'weighs removing' Prince Andrew, suggesting deliberation.

times-uk

The Times reports that 'Palace and Starmer plan to remove' him, indicating a more concrete, active plan.

The primary focus of coverage regarding Prince Andrew and the Epstein probe

Al Jazeeratimes-uk

These outlets focus directly on Prince Andrew's potential removal from the line of succession.

The Guardian

The Guardian emphasizes specific photographic evidence linking Prince Andrew to Epstein and Giuffre as a key reason for public scrutiny.

wsj

The Wall Street Journal broadens the scope to 'How Europe Is Investigating the Epstein Files,' positioning Andrew's situation within a larger context.

Notable gaps

Specific photographic evidence, including images with Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein, and an unknown female.

Covered by guardian · Not in aljazeera, times-uk, wsj

Police widening investigations into Prince Andrew, including questioning his close protection teams.

Covered by aljazeera · Not in guardian, times-uk, wsj

The specific involvement of 'Palace and Starmer' in planning the removal.

Covered by times-uk · Not in guardian, aljazeera, wsj

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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

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

8h later

Al Jazeera21 Feb, 06:20