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Re: William Hague
English common law presumes every child legitimate if his or her mother is married at the time he or she was conceived. Presumption of legitimacy can be overthrown only by clear proof.
Even if the late Lord Porchester was proven to be Prince Andrew's father, he is a linear heir of Elizabeth II, and the Legitimacy Act of 1926 along with the Family Law Act of 1969 allow an illegitimate child to inherit on the intestacy of his/her parents, presumably even if that inheritance includes a place in line to succeed to the throne.
In other words, if the situation isn't broke, don't fix it. Otherwise, England would have a retired rice farmer from Australia as its king because Edward IV couldn't possibly be the rightful heir of Richard, Duke of York, since the Duke was in France at the time Edward was conceived.
Of course, with the passing of time, the British public may know conclusively just who Andrew's father is, but since Census records are only available 100 years after they were taken, it seems logical not to expect these secrets to be revealed while some of the participants or the child involved are still alive. Since 42 percent of all births in the United Kingdom are currently out of wedlock, the public shouldn't be too shocked.
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