Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor preferred to go to “sophisticated countries” and had a preference for ballet rather than theatre on overseas visits, his aide said, according to newly released documents related to his appointment as a UK trade envoy.

Andrew was a 'natural fit' to succeed her cousin the Duke of Kent after he concluded his Royal Navy service in July 2001, the late Queen believed.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor preferred to go to “sophisticated countries” and had a preference for ballet rather than theatre on overseas visits, his aide said, according to newly…

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The revelations come from a 31-page release the Government was forced to release following pressure from MPs

The documents suggest that the late Queen had a "very keen" interest in Andrew taking up the role of special trade envoy.

The former duke was handed the plum role in 2001 and travelled the world for a decade - developing questionable friendships and lavishing taxpayers' money on luxury trips.