King Charles Is Furious Over Prince Andrew’s ‘Chinese Spy’ Scandal but ‘Can’t Sack’ His Brother: Report

Mar. 15, 2025

King Charles and Prince Andrew.Photo:Lukas Coch-Pool/Getty; Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty

Lukas Coch-Pool/Getty; Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty

King Charlesis reportedly furious over the Chinese spy scandal involving his brotherPrince Andrew, according to multiple reports.

A friend of the palace toldThe Daily Beastthat the royal’s patience is “wearing thin" tied to allegations that the Duke of York, 64, had close business dealings with a Chinese national, who isalleged to be a spy.

Another inside source stressed the nuances of the complex family situation, tellingThe Mail on Sunday,“The palace has behaved the best it possibly can with a difficult relation. Every sanction that can be imposed has been, but you can’t divorce or sack your brother from being your brother. There will always be a bond of blood, and all families often have difficult relatives to deal with.”

“Of course, it is understood that it looks bad for the entire family, but that is because of one individual,” the source continued.

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Prince Andrew and King Charles — then Prince Charles - in 2015.Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool /Getty

Peter Nicholls - WPA Pool /Getty

A letter found on one of the man’s electronic devices from an adviser to the Duke told the alleged spy that he was one of the Duke’s closest confidants and that he sat “at the very top of a tree that many, many people would like to be on,” per theBBC.

Additionally, it was discovered that the man was in possession of a briefing document that appeared to describe Andrew being in a “desperate situation and will grab onto anything,” according to the outlet.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 2024.CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Andrew’s alleged dealings with a spy create further complications for the palace in light of his recent public financial challenges.

King Charles, 76, reportedlycut off Andrew’s allowancethis summer and told him he needed to vacate the Royal Lodge, a massive property on the Windsor estate.

Andrew, however, was reported to have found the funds to stay in the residence, which he shares with ex-wifeSarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York. The source of the funds remains unknown.

Andrew and Fergie, 65, along with their two daughters,Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie, and their families, are expected at the annual royal family Christmas gathering in Norfolk later this month.

The royal has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and announced his step back from royal duties a few days after the interview aired. Andrew said he continued to “unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein” in theofficial statementannouncing his decision.

source: people.com