Royal memo reveals Queen backed Andrew as trade envoy; no vetting found
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New government files released in response to a Liberal Democrat humble address show Queen Elizabeth II was keen for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take the trade envoy role in 2001, that he preferred 'sophisticated' countries, and that officials found no evidence of a formal vetting process; the documents also outline his tenure and later controversies, with Andrew stepping down in 2011.
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- Andrew was not vetted for controversial UK trade envoy role that was late Queen’s ‘wish,’ files show CNN
- Queen Elizabeth was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become British trade envoy, documents say NBC News
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