New allegations are emerging regarding Prince Andrew, who is alleged to have solicited payments from British taxpayers for personal massages and excessive travel expenses during his tenure as the United Kingdom's special envoy for international trade and investment.

Former civil servants who spoke to BBC News have claimed that some of his spending was out of control. A former civil servant who worked in the relevant department of trade in the early 2000s said he had refused a request for “massage services” after Andrew’s visit to the Middle East, which was later approved by senior officials. He said: “I thought it was wrong… I said it shouldn’t be paid for, but it was paid for.”

Andrew’s position as special representative was unpaid, but missions abroad were covered by government funds and supported by civil servants. Another former Whitehall official, responsible for finance, confirmed that he had seen similar allegations and was “absolutely certain” of their accuracy. He highlighted excessive flights, a large number of hotel rooms and expenses for his entourage, split into different budgets and approved almost automatically without significant oversight.

Meanwhile, in the United States, a former employee of Jeffrey Epstein, Havan Alessi, testified that Andrew received “daily massages” during his visits. The Epstein-linked emails also included a list of massage payments for a person called “Andrew,” although the exact identity has not been confirmed. Members of the UK’s Business and Trade Committee are expected to discuss the possibility of launching an inquiry into the role and accountability of trade envoys, as the allegations raise concerns about the management of public funds and the ethical standards of official representatives.