"Emails released by the US Department of Justice earlier this month appear to show the former duke sharing reports of official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. One email, dated November 2010, was forwarded by Andrew just five minutes after being sent by his then-special advisor, Amir Patel. The former duke made the visits in his capacity as trade envoy in late 2010, conducting meetings and trade talks."
"Additionally, on Christmas Eve 2010, Andrew looped Epstein in on a confidential brief on investment opportunities in the reconstruction of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The messages come after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. Andrew previously told BBC's Newsnight in 2019 he had cut off contact with the convicted paedophile in December 2010 during a visit to New York."
"Official government guidance underscores that the role of a trade envoy carries a duty of confidentiality regarding sensitive information. "This may include sensitive, commercial, or political information shared about relevant markets/visits," the guidance read. "This duty of confidentiality will continue to apply after the expiry of their term of office. In addition, the Official Secrets Acts 1911 and 1989 will apply.""
Emails released by the US Department of Justice show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly shared confidential reports from his role as the UK's trade envoy with Jeffrey Epstein. The emails include reports of official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore; one November 2010 email was forwarded five minutes after being sent by special adviser Amir Patel. On Christmas Eve 2010 Epstein received a confidential brief on investment opportunities for reconstructing Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Official guidance states trade envoys have an ongoing duty of confidentiality and the Official Secrets Acts 1911 and 1989 apply. Andrew denies wrongdoing and said he cut off contact in December 2010.
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