Dossier
2001
Coverage of 2001 in the Nexus archive.
- Queen pressed for Andrew to become trade envoy in 2001 - as documents reveal he demanded trips to 'sophisticated countries' preferred 'ballet rather than theatre' and refused to play golf in public
Documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II was pressed to appoint Prince Andrew as a trade envoy in 2001. The released papers show Andrew had specific demands for diplomatic visits, including preferences for 'sophisticated countries', ballet over theatre, and refused public golf outings.