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.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly appointed to U.K. trade envoy without any vetting after his mother, Queen Elizabeth, pushed for him to get the job.

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

Documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was eager for Prince Andrew to become the U.K. trade envoy

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 confidential papers related to the appointment indicate the late monarch wanted her son to take a “prominent role in the promotion of national interests.”

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

Government releasing 11 documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy

Ministers agreed in February to publish documents related to his appointment to the post, which gave him access to senior government and business contacts around the world

Emails released earlier this year suggest that Mountbatten-Windsor, while serving as trade envoy, forwarded reports to Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal title last year.

Newly released UK government papers reveal Queen Elizabeth II pushed for Prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy amid later Epstein-linked misconduct claims.

Declassified files show Andrew's 2001 trade envoy posting came without any due diligence or background checks

Queen Elizabeth II wanted her son to take on a “prominent role in the promotion of national interests”, according to the papers released on Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth II wanted her son to take on a “prominent role in the promotion of national interests”, according to the papers released on Thursday.

The late Queen was 'very keen' for the former Duke of York to take on a 'prominent role in the promotion of national interests'.

Der britischen Monarchin sei es »sehr wichtig« gewesen, dass ihr zweitältester Sohn Andrew mit einer prominenten Position versorgt wurde. Das geht aus neuen Dokumenten hervor.