• Australia's PM backs removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal succession.
• New Zealand confirms it will support the UK government's decision on Andrew's status.
• Allegations against Andrew linked to his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
• Both nations express seriousness about the investigation ongoing in the UK.
• Australian government writes to Commonwealth nations regarding its position.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed support for plans to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, following serious allegations against him related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Albanese communicated this in a letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating that his government would agree to any proposal for Andrew’s removal due to the gravity of the situation, which he described as "grave allegations" that "Australians take seriously," according to Reuters and BBC.

Albanese noted that Australia plans to write to all Commonwealth countries that share King Charles III as head of state to inform them of its position regarding Andrew's succession status. He emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation, stating, "the law must now take its full course," according to Al Jazeera and India Times.

New Zealand has also indicated support for any UK government decision regarding Andrew's removal from the succession line. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon affirmed that his government would back the UK’s decision should they propose removal after the investigations conclude, asserting that "no one is above the law," as reported by BBC and Al Jazeera.

As discussions continue, the UK government has stated that necessary actions regarding Andrew's status will follow the completion of police investigations related to misconduct allegations. Despite previous controversies, Albanese has ruled out a referendum on Australia becoming a republic, maintaining the status of the constitutional monarchy, according to BBC and India Times.