Prince Andrew Withdraws from Royal Christmas Events Following Spy Allegations

The Duke of York steps back from King Charles's pre-Christmas lunch and Sandringham celebrations after ties to an alleged Chinese spy resurface.

Prince Andrew has decided not to attend King Charles's traditional pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace or the Christmas celebrations at Sandringham.
The decision follows revelations about Andrew's past association with Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy, who reportedly accessed royal residences through the Duke's invitations.
Sarah Ferguson, Andrew's ex-wife, advised him to step back from the events to avoid further embarrassment for the royal family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are also absent from the pre-Christmas lunch, having traveled to Norfolk to prepare for Christmas at Sandringham.
Andrew and Ferguson are expected to spend Christmas privately at their Royal Lodge residence, while their daughters Beatrice and Eugenie are with their in-laws.