Prince Andrew is reportedly no longer set to spend Christmas at Sandringham (Image: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
has found himself in hot water again after it emerged Yang Tengbo, who is now believed to have been a suspected spy.
The man, who has now been banned from Britain by the Government on national security grounds, visited Buckingham Palace twice and also entered St James’s Palace and Windsor Castle at the invitation of , 64.
It was also said that the prince had invited Tengbo to his 60th birthday party. However, since the news broke that the businessman is believed to have been a suspected spy, has reportedly ceased all contact with him.
Last Friday he the duke has not been in touch with the businessman since concerns were first raised about him. The duke also said that “nothing of a sensitive nature” was discussed.
A statement issued on behalf of Mr Yang said he had done “nothing wrong or unlawful” and claims that he was an alleged spy were “entirely untrue”. The statement also said he had voluntarily waived his right to anonymity after previously been referred to as H6.
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However, since news of Andrew’s friendship with the businessman was disclosed, many have been questioning the duke and what this means for his future, with King Charles’ aides
Royal author Phil Dampier has now told that he believes the “big scandal” could be the “final nail” for .
Mr Dampier said: “The fact that this guy obviously inveigled himself into ‘s circle, and was seemingly in and out of Royal Lodge… is a worry for the security services.
“Who knows what [a spy] might stumble across? It is a very big scandal.”
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King Charles’ senior aides have reportedly been briefed on the situation by MI5 (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
He continued: “Certainly the problem for Andrew is that on top of this scandal, he was involved with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein – it’s not a very good look.
“It’s backfired on him dramatically and on top of the Epstein thing, it’s kind of a final nail in his coffin, really.”
Since the scandal was unveiled, it has been that and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will now
Instead, it is believed they will celebrate the Christmas holiday at their multi-million-pound property Royal Lodge in Windsor.