A former UK government official has shared his experiences with Prince Andrew during his time as a trade envoy in Thailand, where he made a number of private and taxpayer-funded visits View 3 Images Prince Andrew in Bangkok in 2006 (Image: AFP PHOTO/PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL )

A retired UK official has alleged that Prince Andrew met with "escorts" and "high society" Thai women attracted to his royal status during his time in Thailand as a UK trade ambassador.

The former Duke of York, who has stepped down from his official titles amid ongoing allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and sex abuse victim Virginia Giuffre, made several private and taxpayer-funded visits to the country.

Ian Proud, former head of the political section at the UK Embassy, claimed: "He also went on

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