Shocking revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have put pressure on the Government to release documents from his time as a trade envoy. The new evidence has prompted calls for a full police investigation into whether Andrew abused his public position by giving Jeffrey Epstein access to confidential information.

Thames Valley Police is already assessing allegations that Andrew may have shared such material with Epstein, but has not yet launched a criminal investigation.

Political reactions

Former Business Secretary Vince Cable said there should be an investigation.

"The key issue is whether this is a police matter and that is for them and the director of public prosecutions to decide. But obviously this is very, very bad behaviour," said former Business Secretary Vince Cable.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp added that Andrew has sold out our country at every opportunity given to him.

"It is time for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act and investigate the full extent of the damage he has caused to Britain's security."

A Labour Party aide described Andrew's behaviour as "utter betrayal" and called for an inquiry to uncover the damage done to Britain's image.

Royal author Andrew Lownie said it was "time for a parliamentary inquiry into former Prince Andrew's time as a trade envoy and how he enriched himself and his business friends."

Andrew's role as a trade envoy

Andrew served as a trade ambassador between 2001 and 2011, with the aim of promoting British business and attracting investment in taxpayer-funded overseas trips. However, leaked emails show that his adviser, businessman David Stern, who worked for both Andrew and Epstein, was involved in planning an official visit to China in September 2010. Stern then told Epstein that he would arrange meetings with several organisations that had been sought by the paedophile, just over a year after his release from prison on a conviction related to child prostitution.