The British government has published historic documents on the 2001 appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, saying it found no evidence that formal due diligence or security vetting was carried out at the time.The government agreed to release the documents after an opposition party used a rare parliamentary device to request the publication of files about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a government trade representative.Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, served as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment between 2001 to 2011 in an unpaid role that allowed him to travel the world meeting senior business and government figures.
Breaking: UK government says it found no evidence of formal vetting of former prince Andrew in trade role
The historic documents show no security vetting took place at the time.
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