A London immigration court upheld a ban on a Chinese citizen described as a “close confidant” of the prince’s, on the grounds of national security.

Prince Andrew says he “ceased all contact” with a business partner and friend who was accused of being a Chinese spy once the British government raised concerns. The Duke of York had reportedly invited the businessman to his birthday party and tried to tap him for money as he sought partners for a financial fund,

A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he posed a threat to national security.

A Chinese businessman described as a "close confidant" of the Duke of York has lost an appeal against a decision to bar him from the UK on national security grounds. The man, known only as H6, brought the case after being banned from entering the country in March 2023 by the then-Home Secretary, Suella Braverman.

A statement from the Duke of York's office said the pair had met through "official channels" and had never discussed anything of a "sensitive nature".

Prince Andrew claimed he ceased contact with businessman H6, accused of being a Chinese spy, upon raised concerns.

A Chinese businessman who had forged close links with Prince Andrew and was authorized to act on his behalf to seek investors in China has been banned from Britain on national security grounds.

A statement from Andrew's office said that the Duke of York had "followed advice" from the government and "ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised".

A Chinese businessman who won "a significant degree" of trust from disgraced British royal Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K.

Prince Andrew has insisted he "ceased all contact" with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy following concerns were raised with him by the UK government. The Duke of York's office has released a statement saying he had cut ties following "advice" from officials.

It appears as though Prince Andrew can’t help but attract controversy within his circle as his business adviser is accused of being a spy, according to reports. The disgraced Duke of York’s former staffer,