Former Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct during his time in office and could be removed from the throne.
The British government is debating whether to introduce legislation to prevent former royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from potentially ascending to the throne, the BBC reported on Saturday.
If introduced, the law would be subject to Andrew’s review before it comes into force.
Mr Andrew, 66, remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his royal titles and duties in October and booted from royal property earlier this month.
Last year, he was accused of being a client of the late pedophile and convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein, who denies any wrongdoing.
The disgraced royal, born to Queen Elizabeth II, was initially second in line to the throne after his brother King Charles, 77.
But then Prince Charles welcomed sons Prince William, 43, and Prince Harry, 41, and Andrew looked even further into the future.
Prince William will be the next in line to take the throne, followed by his and Duchess Kate’s children, Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10) and Prince Louis (7).
Prince Harry is in fifth place, followed by his and Meghan’s children, 6-year-old Prince Archie and 4-year-old Princess Lilibet.
A representative for Andrew did not immediately respond to Page Six for comment.
Mr Andrew was arrested on Thursday, on his 66th birthday, and charged with misconduct in office while serving as the UK trade envoy’s special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011.
The former Duke of York is said to have shared confidential trade documents with the late Mr Epstein. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
Andrew was also seen leaving Aylsham Police Station several hours after his arrest, looking frightened.
Charles also expressed support for the investigation, writing in a statement that “the law must move in that direction.”
“There will now be a full, fair and appropriate process whereby this matter is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities,” the monarch added.
