Summary
Allegations have surfaced that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, while serving as the UK's trade representative from 2001 to 2011, charged taxpayers for massage services and incurred excessive travel costs. Former civil servants have reported these claims, indicating concerns about the handling of expenses during his tenure. No legal wrongdoing has been proven against Andrew.
Key Facts
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was the UK trade representative between 2001 and 2011.
- Retired civil servants claim he charged taxpayers for massages and high travel expenses.
- A former civil servant objected to paying for a massage, but was overruled by senior staff.
- The Department for Business and Trade did not deny these claims but mentioned an ongoing police investigation.
- Andrew has denied any misuse of his trade envoy role or personal benefit from associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
- His trade envoy role was unpaid, but taxpayer funds supported his overseas travel.
- Former civil servants have backed up the claims about his expenses.
- There is no evidence of unlawful behavior, and no proof from over 20 years ago was provided.
