The historic documents show no security vetting took place at the time.

The U.K. government is set to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government is set on Wednesday to release confidential papers related to the former Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy, just months after lawmakers…

The historic documents show no security vetting took place at the time.

The British government published historic documents on the 2001 appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a trade envoy.

Former duke of York was questioned earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, related to alleged sharing of information with Jeffrey Epstein

Former duke of York was questioned earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, related to alleged sharing of information with Jeffrey Epstein

De Britse regering heeft documenten vrijgegeven over de aanstelling van de voormalige prins Andrew als internationaal handelsgezant. Daaruit blijkt dat destijds geen achtergrond-…

Documents released by government also show late queen was ‘very keen’ for her son to have prominent role

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

Files released Thursday about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor suggest that he was never vetted to become a trade envoy for the United Kingdom.