The EU and China are discussing the establishment of a new platform for trade and investment issues, aiming to streamline dialogue. China's Ministry of Commerce confirmed the talks, with a Chinese vice-commerce minister expected in Brussels next week.
The EU and China are discussing the establishment of a new platform for trade and investment issues, aiming to streamline dialogue. China's Vice-Commerce Minister Ling Ji is expected to meet with the EU's Director General for Trade, Ditte Juul Jørgensen, in Brussels next week.
Prince Andrew (Mountbatten-Windsor) allegedly shared confidential government information while a trade envoy, per emails handed to Buckingham Palace in 2020, amid ongoing misconduct investigation.
Files reveal Prince Andrew's trade envoy role lacked vetting, prioritizing royal status over experience. Concerns rise post-Epstein scandal over systemic failure and optics over oversight in British diplomacy.
Queen Elizabeth II consistently supported her son Prince Andrew, even after his association with Jeffrey Epstein and a settlement with Virginia Giuffre. Despite public criticism, she maintained a close bond, offering him roles and continuing family traditions.
Newly released files reveal Queen Elizabeth II was 'very keen' for her son Prince Andrew to become a trade envoy in 2000. The Queen wanted him to have a 'prominent role' in promoting national interests. Andrew served as UK's special representative for trade and investment until 2011.
Government admits no formal security vetting or due diligence was carried out before Prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy in 2001. Documents reveal the Queen's wish for him to take the role.
Documents released Thursday reveal Queen Elizabeth urged the government in 2000 to appoint Prince Andrew as a trade envoy. Andrew served in the role from 2001-2011, meeting business and government leaders. Concerns were raised about the lack of formal vetting for the position.
Documents released under compulsion show Prince Andrew was not formally vetted for his 2001 trade envoy role. Trade Minister Chris Bryant stated there's no evidence of due diligence. The release also sought to clarify Peter Mandelson's potential involvement.
Brown calls for police to look into former prince’s use of public funds as he says he had colleague raise issue in 2008Gordon Brown has revealed he ordered that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be questioned about incurring “unacceptable costs” as a trade envoy in 2008, as he called for the police to widen their inquiry to include the use of public funds.The former prime minister said he asked a colleague from the business department to question Mountbatten-Windsor about his travel expenses. Continue reading...
