India, Oct. 31 -- Although former Prince Andrew has suffered a dramatic fall from royal grace, two significant perks still remain. His position in the line of succession, albeit without his former active royal role and the title of Counsellor of State on paper.

Despite relinquishing many titles and honours, Andrew technically remains in the line of succession to the British throne, a privilege inherited by birth.

Andrew is eighth in line for the throne after Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the Buckingham Palace confirmed.

He may no longer perform any official royal duties or use his previous styled titles publicly, yet that fundamental constitutional sta...