Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a 'prominent role in the promotion of national interests', documents on his appointment as trade envoy in 2001 reveal

Documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II was keen for Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) to take on a prominent role as trade envoy in 2001 to promote national interests. The disclosure provides insight into the Queen's involvement in her son's official appointment during that period.