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Tribunal Documents Shed Light on Prince Andrew’s Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy

Newly released records detail Prince Andrew’s links to Yang Tengbo, his communication with Xi Jinping, and Buckingham Palace’s denial of Yang’s involvement in royal funding discussions.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Thanksgiving Service for King Constantine of the Hellenes at St George's Chapel on February 27, 2024 in Windsor, England. Constantine II, Head of the Royal House of Greece, reigned as the last King of the Hellenes from 6 March 1964 to 1 June 1973, and died in Athens at the age of 82. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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FILE - Prince Andrew leaves after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Dec. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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Overview

  • Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy, was banned from the UK in 2023 on national security grounds, with MI5 citing concerns about his influence and potential for political interference.
  • Prince Andrew maintained a communication channel with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including sending annual birthday letters, a practice reportedly known and accepted by Buckingham Palace.
  • Tribunal documents reveal that Andrew and his former adviser, Dominic Hampshire, held two secret meetings with King Charles to discuss the prince’s future and funding proposals, including the Eurasia Fund.
  • Buckingham Palace stated that while King Charles discussed independent funding with Andrew, Yang Tengbo was not mentioned during these conversations, and the Eurasia Fund never received royal approval.
  • Hampshire continued financial dealings with Yang despite MI5 warnings, but emphasized that Andrew severed ties with Yang after being advised to do so and received no funding from him or Chinese entities.