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.

Here is the first picture of the Duke of York with the alleged Chinese spy who has been banned from entering the UK on national security grounds...

In a statement the Duke of York said there was "nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed" with the man.

A man accused of being a spy for China was said to have been a “close confidant” of the King’s younger brother.

A friend of Prince Andrew’s who was invited to his birthday party and tried to raise money for him has been unmasked as an alleged Chinese spy. The shocking revelation will cast new doubt on Andrew’s murky finances just weeks after Buckingham Palace gave his accounts a clean bill of health and said his funds came from legitimate sources.

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.