He has kept a lower public profile following a controversial interview and settlement of a sex abuse claim.
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Investigative efforts into his role as Britain's trade ambassador have faced challenges due to special exemptions for royals in public information laws.
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Biographer Andrew Lownie sought information through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about Andrew's decade-long trade ambassador role.
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Special rules exempt royals from public information requests, keeping their documents sealed for extended periods.
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Lownie hopes the ascension of King Charles might prompt changes in these rules for greater transparency.
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Recent events suggest Prince Andrew's potential return to the royal circle, though the extent of his involvement remains uncertain.
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