Summary
UK Members of Parliament (MPs) will meet to discuss whether to start an inquiry into the role of UK trade envoys. This comes after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office but has since been released. The inquiry may focus on governance issues within the trade envoy system, not just on Andrew himself.
Key Facts
- MPs are considering an inquiry into the role of UK trade envoys.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was the UK's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
- He was arrested for suspected misconduct in public office and released after 11 hours.
- There are allegations that Andrew shared confidential government files with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The UK government might remove Andrew from the royal line of succession.
- Any legislation to remove Andrew would need approval from Parliament and the 14 Commonwealth countries.
- The Business and Trade Committee is exploring governance issues in the envoy system.
- Andrew lost his prince title in 2025, after a formal process initiated by King Charles.
