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The late Queen’s mistakes during her long life can be counted on one hand, but the February 2000 memo revealed that she saw her son as “naturally suited” for the job.
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“The Queen is keen for the Duke of York to take on a significant role in promoting the national interest. No other member of the Royal Family can replace the Duke of Kent. It seems a natural fit for the Duke of York to embrace this role.”
Sir David was recalling his conversation with the Queen’s Private Secretary the day before. When the declaration was drafted, the late Queen’s cousin, the Duke of Kent, was representing British business interests abroad, often in similar roles.
Thames Valley Police said potential victims would be treated with “care, sensitivity and respect” as it appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Officers are understood to have widened their investigation to examine “various aspects of the alleged misconduct”, including possible sexual offenses and corruption.
Detectives are understood to be considering reports that a non-British woman in her 20s was brought by Epstein to Andrew’s former home in Windsor for alleged sexual purposes in 2010. Her lawyer, Brad Edwards, stated that after spending the night with Andrew, she was offered tea and given a tour of Buckingham Palace.
