December 15th 2024.
In March, Prince Andrew was photographed at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. However, his association with the chapel is not what has been making headlines recently.
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, has threatened to reveal the name of an alleged Chinese spy who is believed to have close ties with Prince Andrew. Farage stated that he is willing to use parliamentary privilege to name the individual in the House of Commons. This alleged spy is a businessman who is suspected of working on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party and forming an "unusual degree of trust" with the Duke of York. His actions include getting close to influential figures such as Prince Andrew and other politicians.
The alleged spy, known only as H6, has been granted anonymity in court, which prohibits him from being identified. However, Farage believes that it is in the national interest to name the supposed "Chinese spy" and has urged for immediate action. He told the Mail on Sunday, "The man should be named immediately, otherwise the whole thing smacks of an establishment cover-up. If it's not resolved in the courts, he should be named in the Commons. It's clearly in the national interest."
According to the Sunday Times, H6 has met with various prominent figures, including former Prime Minister David Cameron and former Prime Minister Theresa May, over the past 15 years. In a July tribunal hearing, it was revealed that an adviser to Prince Andrew had mentioned that the duke could act on his behalf when dealing with potential investors in China. It was also stated that H6 had been invited to Prince Andrew's birthday party in 2020.
So what happened to the "Chinese spy"? Well, he has been banned from entering the UK since 2023. When he was stopped at a port in November 2021, a letter from Prince Andrew's aide, Dominic Hampshire, was found on his device. The letter referenced an event and stated, "I also hope that it is clear to you where you sit with my principal and indeed his family. You should never underestimate the strength of that relationship... Outside of his closest internal confidants, you sit at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on."
It has been reported that the businessman kept pictures of his encounters with both Cameron and May in his office. However, it is unclear if these meetings took place while either of them was in office. He allegedly used "elite capture" tactics to target senior figures in the British establishment.
H6's exclusion from the UK was upheld by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman in 2020. At a tribunal hearing on Thursday, judges stated that Braverman was justified in her decision as the alleged spy "represented a risk to national security." Although H6 attempted to appeal his ban, his appeal was dismissed on Thursday.
The Duke of York's office released a statement on Friday, stating that he had cut off all contact with the businessman following concerns raised by the government. The statement read, "The Duke of York followed advice from His Majesty's Government and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised. The duke met the individual through official channels with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed. He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security."
Due to the ongoing spy controversy, there are speculations that Prince Andrew may not participate in the royal family's annual Christmas Day walk from the church, as reported by the Mirror. The 64-year-old was expected to join the rest of the senior royals on their walk to church on Christmas morning. However, it is said that Prince Charles is "truly exasperated" by his brother's alleged involvement in the Chinese spy scandal.
Along with Farage, other politicians have also expressed their opinions on the matter. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, a former Conservative leader, reportedly plans to initiate a debate in the Commons tomorrow regarding the alleged activities of the businessman, despite the convention that MPs do not usually discuss the affairs of senior members of the royal family. Sir Iain, who is also a prominent China commentator and has been sanctioned by Beijing, stated, "Prince Andrew needs to be clear and honest. He has made a mistake, he was in a vulnerable period at the time. But now he needs to be properly open about what happened. There needs to be a full, proper investigation by the security services."
He also commented on the UK government's stance towards China, saying, "Get ready for project kowtow on steroids. The UK Government crawling on their bellies in obedience. The Government doesn't want to upset China because they're 'so desperate' over the economy."
The government and David Cameron's representative have been contacted for a comment. A spokesperson for Theresa May stated that the former Prime Minister and her husband, Sir Philip, attend numerous events in a given year and she does not remember when or where the photograph with the alleged spy was taken.
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