UK government to disclose former Prince Andrew's vetting files for trade role

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government agreed on Tuesday to release documents relating to the appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a trade envoy amid widening scrutiny over his ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.



Last week's arrest of Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles' younger brother, led some lawmakers to openly question during a debate if it was time to end the parliamentary convention that prevents them from criticising the royal family.



Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was the first member of the British royal family to be arrested in more than three centuries when he was questioned by officers on suspicion of misconduct in public office.



He has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regrets their friendship.