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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Asked by Colum EastwoodSocial Democratic & Labour PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 111463

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will review the decision to withhold documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s role as UK Special Representative for Trade and Industry until 2065.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The release of historical records relating to members of the Royal Family is governed by the Public Records Act, the application of Freedom of Information exemptions that persist beyond 20 years, and the Code of Practice on the Management of Records issued under section 46 the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continues to operate in accordance with these statutory obligations. The FCDO does not set the legislation nor define which individuals are covered by the legislation.

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