'Explosive' papers relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy in 2001 show late Queen pressed for former prince to hold the position.
The release had been forced by the Liberal Democrats in February
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Prince Andrew trade envoy files
- Documents show Queen Elizabeth was eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy CTV News —
- Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role BBC News —
- Queen Elizabeth II was ‘very keen’ Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had ‘prominent role’ promoting UK interests, documents show CNN —
- Late Queen was ‘very keen’ Andrew had ‘prominent role’ promoting UK interests The Standard —
- Queen pushed for Andrew to be appointed UK trade envoy, documents reveal Sydney Morning Herald —
How did Andrew actually get his role as trade envoy?
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