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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Whistleblowers Claim Andrew Billed Taxpayers For Massage Expenses
Caption: Whistleblowers Claim Andrew Billed Taxpayers For Massage Expenses. Retired civil servants have alleged that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massage services and excessive travel costs while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. One former official told the BBC he had objected to covering the cost of massage services following a Middle East trip in the early 2000s, believing it was inappropriate. He says he was overruled by senior staff and the claim was ultimately paid. Andrew served as a trade representative between 2001 and 2011. While the role was unpaid, his overseas travel and support staff were funded by taxpayers. The Department for Business and Trade has not disputed the claims but pointed to the ongoing police investigation. A second former senior Whitehall official said he had seen similar expenses and had “no doubt” about their authenticity. There is no suggestion Andrew acted unlawfully. He has denied any wrongdoing in relation to his public duties and has been approached for comment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Whistleblowers,claim,Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,taxpayers,charged,massage services,excessive travel costs,serving,UK,trade envoy,former Prince,scandal,Jeffrey Epstein
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