The U.K. royal held the role of special representative for international trade and investment between 2001 and 2011 after being appointed by the Labour government at the time.Pool photo by Jordan Pettitt via AFP/Getty Images

UK to release files on former Prince Andrew’s controversial trade role – POLITICO

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LONDON — The U.K. government will publish documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy, amid mounting scrutiny of the former royal’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The opposition Liberal Democrats put forward a motion in the U.K. parliament Tuesday requiring ministers to release files on the former prince’s appointment to the role in 2001, including those related to his vetting.

Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the U.K. government will support the motion, but will not publish anything that might prejudice the ongoing investigation into the former prince.