Queen was ‘very keen’ for former prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy, documents show
Documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II was supportive of former Prince Andrew's appointment as U.K. trade envoy. This information comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of misconduct. The release of these papers has intensified discussions about the influence of the monarchy and aristocracy in British politics.
- ▪Queen Elizabeth II expressed strong support for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's role as trade envoy.
- ▪Lawmakers have raised concerns about Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and his conduct while in office.
- ▪The U.K. government found no evidence of a formal vetting process before Andrew's appointment.
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Open this photo in gallery:Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor served as a special envoy for international trade from 2001 to 2011.Kirsty Wigglesworth/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDocuments show Queen Elizabeth II was “very keen” that the former Prince Andrew be given the job of U.K. trade envoy.The U.K. government on Thursday released the confidential papers related to the appointment, just months after lawmakers accused the king’s brother of putting his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ahead of the nation.“The Queen is very keen that the Duke of York should take on a prominent role in the promotion of national interests,” the head of Britain’s trade body wrote in a letter.The involvement of the late queen will…
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