U.K. Lawmakers Call for Independent Inquiry Into Royals as Police Search Mansion After Andrew’s Arrest

In the wake of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, some U.K. lawmakers are leading calls for an independent inquiry into the royal family.

“There must be an independent inquiry into what the royal family knew about his Epstein links,” said Richard Burgon, a member of the ruling Labour Party.

[time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”]

Burgon went a step further, suggesting it’s “time for a serious national debate about abolishing the monarchy.” He argued that even if people disagree...