Duke of York

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Duke of York

I am aware of claims made about the Duke of York in the media. Regarding the property sale, I know that after the sale became public, spokespeople for the Duke said that any suggestion he abused his position is completely untrue.

Regarding claims surrounding a potential contract in Kazakhstan, a Buckingham Palace spokesman has said that 'claims that the Duke acted as a so-called fixer for an international consortium and stood to benefit from a potential contract in Kazakhstan are untrue, defamatory, and a break of the Editor's Code of Conduct.'

The Duke stepped down from the role of UK Special Representative for Trade and Investment in 2011, at which time it was announced that he would continue to support British business and represent the UK in the same way as the other members of the Royal Family who represent Her Majesty The Queen and the UK on official Royal Visits overseas.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.

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