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.

In a statement from his office, Andrew, also known as the Duke of York, said he accepted government advice and ceased all contact with the Chinese national as soon as concerns were raised.

Controversial royal Prince Andrew suffered another humiliation after a note from one of his top advisors sent to a Chinese national believed to be a spy revealed they could sneak people in and out of