Prince Andrew served as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment until 2011. In the context of the Djibouti port plot, he provided the "Royal Aura" and diplomatic cover necessary for high-level sovereign maneuvers.
Connection to the Djibouti/China Network
- The "Royal Aura": Andrew's official trade missions provided the legitimate "top cover" under which David Stern and Jeffrey Epstein could coordinate their private shadow-intermediary deals.
- The "Witan" Name Approval: In February 2011, David Stern informed Epstein that Andrew ("PA") approved of the name Witan Group for his China advisory firm, noting that Andrew liked the name because he didn't know what it meant, which Stern deemed "safe."
- Institutional Access: Through initiatives like Pitch@Palace, Andrew integrated Stern into the Royal infrastructure, with Stern serving as a director and facilitator for the network's interests.
- UAE Coordination: Andrew maintained direct ties with Sultan Bin Sulayem, frequently appearing at official events in the UAE that synchronized with private port negotiations.
Mapping the Connections (Key Associates)
The Sovereign Layer
The Brokerage & Advisory Layer
The Financial & Corporate Layer
The Operative Layer
Primary Evidence (Jmail Threads)
- Witan Name Origin (Feb 2011: Stern's update on Andrew's "safe" approval of the name)
- UAE Trade Missions: Official records of Andrew's meetings with Sultan Bin Sulayem in Dubai.
- Ferguson Liaison: Evidence of the coordinated effort with Sarah Ferguson to integrate David Stern into the Epstein network.