Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Summary
Queen Elizabeth II supported her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becoming the UK’s special trade envoy in 2000. Newly released government files show she wanted him to have a key role in promoting British interests overseas, and he served in this role until 2011.Key Facts
- Queen Elizabeth II was eager for Andrew to be appointed as a trade envoy in 2000.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor acted as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011.
- The government released files about his appointment after a request by Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.
- Sir Ed Davey requested these documents shortly after Andrew was arrested over alleged misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The files include memos, letters, and internal communications about Andrew's role and preferences, such as his interest in high-tech trade and cultural events.
- Andrew was not paid for the role, but his travel and staff expenses were covered.
- Some parts of the documents are heavily redacted to protect personal information and international relations.
- The government acknowledged usual secrecy around royal communications but made an exception in this case.
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