Campaigners have called for full disclosure of royal secrets following the release of more Andrew files.

The latest release of files by the British government shows nepotism and self-interest being pushed by the Queen on behalf of her son.

The royals are not covered by freedom of information laws, despite being public figures, publicly funded.

Speaking for Republic, Graham Smith said today:

“These latest files show the Queen lobbying for her son to be given a high-status role for which he was wholly unqualified and unfit.”

“We know the Queen, Charles and William have lobbied the government for years. But the details are kept secret.”

“The royals have access and leverage, which together with unequalled secrecy raise serious questions about undue influence.”

“The government needs to bring the royals into the full scope of freedom of information laws.”

“Why does the government give the royals what they demand? What possible reason was Andrew made a trade ambassador? The reason is pressure from the royals who put their own interests first.”

“Royal lobbying should be subject to the same rules of scrutiny as any other kind of lobbying. The Andrew affair makes that demand even more urgent.”