There’s another reason why King Charles III is furious with his brother Prince Andrew.
The 76-year-old king is reportedly “furious” that 64-year-old King Andrew’s staff has accused him of spying for China, according to Daily Mail sources.
BBC News reported on Thursday that a disgraced former member of the Duke of York’s staff, known only as an “aide”, has been banned from entering the UK over the allegations.
British authorities reportedly believe the 50-year-old man was a member of the Chinese Communist Party and was secretly working for the United Front Work Department.
Officials reportedly said the man’s access to the royal family was a “grave breach of national security.”
Despite the scandal, a Daily Mail royal source said Prince Charles has accepted that he cannot “divorce or fire” his brother because “the blood bond will always exist.”
“The palace has been doing the best it can in a difficult relationship,” the source explained.
“Every sanction that can be imposed has been imposed, but they cannot be divorced or removed from their brotherhood,” they continued. “Blood ties are always present, and every family often has some difficult relatives.”
The source added, “Of course we understand that this is not good for the whole family, but it’s one person’s fault.”
According to BBC News, Charles was briefed by British intelligence about the Chinese spying crisis.
A source told the Mirror that the king was “very aware of what has happened and what is being done about it”.
However, another source says Charles is “really upset about the ongoing situation with his brother.”
It was revealed that Andrew had a close relationship with a former staff member caught up in the scandal.
The disgraced royal had invited a former business advisor to his 2020 birthday party, during which the man told Andrew he would act on his behalf in dealing with potential Chinese investors. He allegedly told her that she could not act.
In a letter stored on Andrew’s electronic devices, one of Andrew’s advisers told him, “Aside from[the Prince’s]closest inner circle, you are at the top of a tree where many would like to sit. According to the BBC.
The newspaper has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
Andrew has been ostracized by his entire family, including Charles, ever since he was accused of having an affair with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Since 2019, Andrew has been living on large sums of money from the King’s personal fortune, which has led to the brothers being embroiled in a bitter feud over Royal Lodge, the property where Andrew currently resides. .
Charles tried desperately to get Andrew to leave the large property and move him to a smaller property, but Andrew remained unmoved.
Despite the drama, Prince Charles is said to have invited Andrew to a Christmas event later this month, which will also be attended by Prince William, Duchess Kate and their three children.
