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Andrew ‘used public money to pay for massages’, former civil servants claim

King's dignity will shine through on US tour after Andrew arrest, says Geordie Greig
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs during his time as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011.
  • The BBC reported that a former civil servant initially refused to pay for 'massage services' but was overruled by more senior staff.
  • Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing in his links with Jeffrey Epstein and rejected allegations of personal gain from his trade envoy role.
  • These reports come as the royal family faces a crisis following his arrest, with MP Tom Tugendhat calling for a treason investigation over alleged leaks to Epstein.
  • Police searches are ongoing at Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, Royal Lodge, and royal sources indicate King Charles would not prevent legislation to stop him from ascending to the throne.
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