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Prince Andrew Under Fire Over Alleged Chinese Spy 'H6'; King Charles Briefed

Dec 15, 2024, 08:39 AM

Prince Andrew is facing renewed scrutiny after reports emerged that he invited an alleged Chinese spy, known as "H6," into royal residences, including Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, and Windsor Castle. The businessman, who has been banned from the UK on national security grounds, is said to have been a close confidant of the Duke of York for a decade and attended Prince Andrew's 60th birthday party at Royal Lodge. King Charles III has been briefed by MI5 over the security breach involving his brother. Senior politicians, including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Suella Braverman, are calling for the alleged spy's identity to be revealed, with Nigel Farage and Richard Tice threatening to use parliamentary privilege to name him. The alleged spy also met former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Theresa May, raising concerns about Beijing's influence on the British establishment. Prince Andrew has stated that he has "ceased all contact" with "H6" following government advice. Buckingham Palace is investigating the matter, and there are calls for the Duke to withdraw from public appearances to prevent further embarrassment to the royal family.