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Palace received Prince Andrew's envoy emails in 2020, court records reveal
royals4 days ago

Palace received Prince Andrew's envoy emails in 2020, court records reveal

Buckingham Palace was handed a 30,000‑email archive in 2020—taken from a personal business contact of Prince Andrew—that includes details about his finances and alleged sharing of confidential government briefings from his years as trade envoy; court documents show copies were delivered to the Lord Chamberlain before reaching the Palace, with the emails dating up to 2013, a disclosure that has resurfaced as Andrew faces a police investigation and has sparked calls for greater royal oversight.

via BBC|
#buckingham-palace#emails#high-court
Royal memo reveals Queen backed Andrew as trade envoy; no vetting found
uk-news13 days ago

Royal memo reveals Queen backed Andrew as trade envoy; no vetting found

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.

via BBC|
#andrew-mountbatten-windsor#queen-elizabeth-ii#royal-family
Queen backed Andrew’s trade envoy bid in newly released files
politics13 days ago

Queen backed Andrew’s trade envoy bid in newly released files

New government files released in response to Lib Dems show Queen Elizabeth II was keen for her son Prince Andrew to become the UK’s trade envoy, with documents detailing his role as special representative for international trade and investment from 2001–2011, his strengths in high‑tech trade, and planned overseas visits with media guidance. The release notes confidentiality around royal communications but makes an exception for Andrews’ overseas visits and the Queen’s views on the role’s development. The materials state he would not be paid, only expenses, though whistleblowers allege he charged taxpayers for travel and even massages. Andrew has denied wrongdoing in relation to Epstein; he was arrested in 2019 on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation. The government says no further files on the appointment are expected."

via BBC|
#elizabeth-ii#epstein-affair#mountbatten-windsor
UK Admits No Formal Vetting for Prince Andrew Trade Envoy Role
politics13 days ago

UK Admits No Formal Vetting for Prince Andrew Trade Envoy Role

Britain acknowledged there was no formal due diligence before appointing Prince Andrew as a trade envoy in 2021, with documents indicating ministerial approval and a Royal Family emphasis on trade; the 17-page dossier is partially redacted and describes his preferred activities, while his royal status later faced revocation amid Epstein-related scrutiny.

via politico.eu|
#buckingham-palace#government-documents#politics
Parliament mulls releasing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor trade papers amid transparency push
politics3 months ago

Parliament mulls releasing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor trade papers amid transparency push

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.

via BBC|
#andrew-mountbatten-windsor#epstein#liberal-democrats
Cable calls for police probe into Prince Andrew’s trade envoy years over Epstein ties
politics3 months ago

Cable calls for police probe into Prince Andrew’s trade envoy years over Epstein ties

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.

via BBC|
#corruption#epstein#politics
Epstein Files Prompt Fresh Scrutiny of Prince Andrew's Confidential Trade Briefings
royals3 months ago

Epstein Files Prompt Fresh Scrutiny of Prince Andrew's Confidential Trade Briefings

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.

via BBC|
#afghanistan#confidentiality#jeffrey-epstein