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UK releases files on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, finds no evidence of vetting
The files follow lawmakers’ February demand for disclosure after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest and include material on vetting and correspondence.
- The U.K. government released confidential papers on Thursday concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former role as a trade envoy, following months of parliamentary pressure for disclosure.
- Lawmakers demanded the files in February after Andrew was arrested on allegations of sharing government reports with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as trade envoy.
- The Duke of York served as Britain's special representative for international trade from 2001 to 2011, stepping down 10 years later amid scrutiny over his friendship with the financier.
- Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant confirmed the Department of Business and Trade reviewed records across 'multiple legacy bodies and formats' while coordinating with the Cabinet Office and Thames Valley Police.
- Titled 'Return to the Humble Address on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,' the release emerges as critics like Bryant characterize the royal's past service as a 'self-enriching hustle' during his decade in office.
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Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show
The British government has found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was vetted prior to his appointment as a trade envoy in 2001, a minister said Thursday.
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