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MPs used a rare debate to openly criticise Prince Andrew, questioning his 2001 appointment as UK trade envoy and backing a move to release related documents amid Epstein-related concerns, signaling a shift toward greater accountability of the Royal Family while Buckingham Palace remains silent on specifics as investigations continue.
The Liberal Democrats have secured a Commons debate demanding the release of all papers related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2001 trade envoy appointment. The government says it will comply where possible but warns publishing material could jeopardise police investigations. The exchange underlines a broader push for transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of royal and government dealings, amid ongoing Epstein-related inquiries.
UK MPs are weighing a formal inquiry into Prince Andrew over his time as a UK trade envoy after files suggest he forwarded confidential government and business information to Jeffrey Epstein; Andrew denies wrongdoing, while police review a separate complaint and MPs prepare options for next week's committee meeting.
Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable urges a police or DPP investigation into possible corruption during Prince Andrew’s 2001–2011 tenure as UK trade envoy after US DOJ files allegedly show he forwarded confidential government and commercial information to Jeffrey Epstein, including discussions about Aston Martin, RBS, and Treasury material; MPs call for scrutiny and accountability, while Andrew denies wrongdoing and Buckingham Palace says it will support police if approached.
New Epstein files allege Prince Andrew shared confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein during his 2001–2011 tenure as Britain's trade envoy, including trip details to Singapore, Vietnam, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong and a confidential briefing on Afghanistan's reconstruction investment opportunities. Emails show him forwarding official trip reports to Epstein soon after receipt. Andrew has denied wrongdoing and says he ended his friendship with Epstein; the disclosures align with ongoing scrutiny of his associations and the confidentiality obligations tied to the trade envoy role.