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Queen was eager for ex-prince Andrew to become trade envoy
The late Queen Elizabeth II was "very keen" for former prince Andrew to be named Britain's trade envoy in 2001, according to newly-released documents.
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What happenedThe late Queen Elizabeth II was "very keen" for former prince Andrew to be named Britain's trade envoy in 2001, according to newly-released documents.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Queen was eager for ex-prince Andrew to become trade envoy". The other frames it as "Queen pressed for Andrew to become trade envoy in 2001 - as documents reveal he demanded...".
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Right / center-rightQueen pressed for Andrew to become trade envoy in 2001 - as documents reveal he demanded trips to 'sophisticated countries', pref...
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
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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.
