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MI5 Probes Prince Andrew's Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy Amid Security Concerns

Dec 14, 2024, 09:08 PM

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is at the center of a scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy, identified only as H6, who has been barred from entering the UK due to national security concerns. MI5 is investigating the financial ties between Prince Andrew and Chinese donors, raising questions about the funding of his residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor Park. H6, accused of working covertly for Beijing, reportedly formed a close relationship with Prince Andrew, visiting Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, and Windsor Castle. King Charles III has expressed frustration over the situation, which threatens to overshadow the Royal Family's public image. Despite the controversy, Prince Andrew insists that his interactions with H6 were through official channels and did not involve sensitive information. Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has threatened to use parliamentary privilege to reveal H6's identity in the House of Commons, despite a court order protecting his anonymity. The case has sparked discussions on national security and the influence of foreign entities within the British establishment.