UK government releases documents about disgraced former Prince Andrew: Queen urged for son!
The UK government has released the first batch of documents relating to the appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a trade envoy in 2001, carried out by Tony Blair's government.
TL;DR
- The UK government has released initial documents concerning Prince Andrew's 2001 trade envoy appointment.
- The documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II explicitly asked for Prince Andrew to be appointed.
- The Queen's request was communicated via a letter from the CEO of British Trade International.
- This appointment was seen as a succession to the Duke of Kent's role.
- The Queen was keen for the Duke of York to play a prominent role in promoting national interests.