Kmflett's Blog

Prince Andrew as trade & investment envoy 2001-2011 & his entitlements

Blair and Mandelson appointed Prince Andrew as a trade envoy in 2001 against the advice of the then Prince Charles who warned that he would just use the role as an opportunity to play golf and chase women.

Andrew Lownie who has written a book ,Entitled, on Andrew and Sarah Ferguson notes a list of demands Andrew had when meeting the Sultan in Brunei and other rulers in the Gulf

Water at room temperature

Royal Crested teapot (Andrew usually travelled with one)

Weetabix for a breakfast, (Andrew often brought his own supply)

Subjects that must not be mentioned

The Royal Family

Golf

A Preference for blondes