Prince Andrew is reportedly staying away from the Royal Family's Christmas gathering at Sandringham due to controversies surrounding his alleged ties to a Chinese spy. Andrew's former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, is also skipping the festivities.
Prince Andrew has reportedly been advised to skip the Royal family's iconic Christmas gathering at Sandringham this year amid fresh controversies linked to his name.
Following reports around his association with the alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, now barred from the UK, Prince Andrew finds himself out of what was expected to be one of the grandest festive reunions on his brother King Charles III's estate in Norfolk - where 45 royals were anticipated to revel in Christmas Day festivities there. In a new twist revealed in a recent High Court judgment, it emerged that the alleged spy was considered 'close' to the Duke of York. Adding to the intrigue, Sarah, Duchess of York and Andrew's former spouse, is also set to bypass the Sandringham celebrations – viewed by many as a gesture of support for her ex-partner. The estranged pair appear to have alternative plans, gearing up to spend the holiday at Royal Lodge, their shared abode nestled in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. While it remains uncertain whether Andrew will join the pre-Christmas luncheon hosted by Charles at Buckingham Palace, sources reveal Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie had already decided to enjoy their first yuletide period with their young families and in-laws. The news comes as Andrew has been embroiled in an investigation into an alleged Chinese Spy, with the royal confirming earlier this month that he’d 'ceased all contact' with a businessman named Yang, also known as H6, who is accused of being a Chinese spy. According to a statement from Andrew's office, this happened as soon as concerns were raised. The Duke of York had met the individual through 'official channels' and there was 'nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed'. Mr Yang said it was “entirely untrue” to claim he was involved in espionage and said he was a victim of a “political climate” which had seen a rise in tensions between the UK and Chin
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