Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged massages to taxpayers while trade envoy, say reports

Reports allege that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, while serving as the UK's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011, charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel expenses. Former civil servants told the BBC they were overruled when questioning these claims, citing a culture of deference towards the prince within Whitehall. The expenses included costly flights, numerous hotel rooms, and charges for his entourage, with costs allegedly hidden within various budgets. Sources claim scrutiny of his spending was minimal, and one source suggested Andrew was an ineffective envoy who damaged international relations. The Department for Business and Trade has not denied the claims, though the BBC has not seen proof of the massage charges.

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