King Charles has been updated by UK intelligence services on a significant security issue that ties Prince Andrew to an alleged Chinese spy, according to the Mirror. British counter-intelligence is investigating how the Duke of York came to trust the now-exiled Chinese figure as his “confidante.”
A royal insider told The Mirror: “The King has been briefed about this situation regarding the suspected Chinese spy and is very aware of what has been and what is being done about it.”
Prince Andrew’s most recent scandal surfaced following the revelation that an alleged Chinese operative, referred to as H6, was unsuccessful in appealing against a March 2023 exclusion from the UK, a decision made due to national security concerns, despite having established a rapport with the Duke of York.
Judges were told that H6 had developed a close bond with Prince Andrew, even scoring an invitation to his 2020 birthday bash and being informed he could represent the Royal. However, it has now emerged that MI5, the UK’s domestic security service, fears the Prince’s Chinese associate might have been acting as a “gateway” agent, paving the way into Andrew’s circle for Chinese intelligence.
Top British spies briefed the King’s innermost advisors, prompting an urgent meeting with the monarch to discuss the gravity of the threat. Once a “gateway” is in place, this individual could potentially introduce Chinese spies into the targeted network, which in this case includes Prince Andrew and his connections.
