UK Government Reveals Lack of Vetting in Former Prince Andrew's Trade Role Appointment
The British government has disclosed documents revealing that no formal due diligence or security vetting was conducted during the 2001 appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, as a trade envoy. This revelation came after an opposition party utilized a rare parliamentary procedure to demand the release of files related to Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment. Chris Bryant, a junior trade minister, confirmed in a written statement to parliament that there was no evidence of any vetting process being considered. Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, served as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011, a role that involved global travel and meetings with senior business and government figures. Earlier this year, he became the first British royal in over three centuries to be arrested, questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office. His royal title was stripped by King Charles following scrutiny ov... 
