Prince Andrew to Skip Royal Family Christmas Amid Chinese ‘Spy’ Controversy
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will not be attending the Royal Family’s Christmas gathering at Sandringham this year, according to reports from Sky News. The decision comes in the midst of controversy surrounding an alleged Chinese spy, Yang Tengbo, who has been linked to the Duke of York.
Alleged Chinese Spy Named
Yang Tengbo, previously known only as “H6” due to an anonymity order from the court, has been publicly identified as a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew. However, Yang denies any accusations of espionage, stating that the claims are entirely false. Last week, he lost an appeal to enter the UK on national security grounds. Prince Andrew has also confirmed that he has cut ties with Yang following advice from officials, emphasizing that they never discussed anything sensitive.
Prince Andrew’s Christmas Tradition
For the past two years, Prince Andrew has spent the Christmas holidays at Sandringham, joining the Royal Family for the festive period. However, this year marks a change as he will not be in attendance. In 2019, Prince Andrew made his first public appearance at Sandringham since stepping down from his official royal duties due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Last year, he was seen at the Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church alongside other members of the family.
Sarah Ferguson’s Christmas Presence
Interestingly, Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, joined the Royal Family for the Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church last year. While it had been years since she attended the church service with the family, she had been a guest at Sandringham for Christmas lunch in recent times. The last time Sarah was seen walking to church with the family was in the early 1990s, making her presence last year a significant reunion.
As the holiday season approaches, the absence of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson at Sandringham raises questions about the impact of the ongoing controversy on the Royal Family’s traditions and dynamics. Despite the challenges they face, the resilience and adaptability of the family continue to be on display as they navigate through difficult times together.
