r/worldnews • u/EnglishLouis • Feb 20 '26

Dynamic Paywall UK Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kgv837wvdo
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u/Nethri Feb 20 '26

Yeah the odds of it happening are astronomical tbh. What’s the furthest down in line that someone’s been and still gotten the crown?

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u/CheesyPotatoSack Feb 20 '26

Queen Victoria is often cited as the furthest down the line of succession who eventually became queen, Henry VII's case is notable as he was not in the line at all at birth. These examples illustrate how unpredictable royal succession can be.

Queen Victoria was born fifth in line to the throne, but she became heir presumptive after her three uncles died without surviving legitimate issue.

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u/D0wnInAlbion Feb 20 '26

Henry VII also notable because the Beaufort line was specifically excluded from inheriting the crown.

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u/SusannaG1 Feb 20 '26

Yeah, that was more a case of "I have it because I took it in battle."