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Alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew banned from the UK

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Grannynannywanny Fri 13-Dec-24 13:46:02

The Chinese businessman, described as a close confidant of Andrew, has lost an appeal against a decision to bar him from the UK on the grounds of national security.

The appeal judges said this man held an unusual degree of trust from a senior member of the Royal family who was prepared to enter into business activities with him.

Alleged Chinese spy with links to Andrew banned from UK www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75vwdg3yvo

Smileless2012 Sat 14-Dec-24 09:16:43

He's a gift that keeps on giving for the anti royal brigade.

Casdon Sat 14-Dec-24 09:15:07

He’s a weak and foolish man. I agree with Smileless that it’s unlikely he has imparted anything of major importance - but he is nonetheless an embarrassment to his family and the UK’s reputation. His poor daughters have a lot to put up with.

Smileless2012 Sat 14-Dec-24 09:07:59

He has no power, no say in anything of any importance and I very much doubt any knowledge of anything that could jeopardise national security.

A lot of fuss about nothing IMO.

Brahumbug Sat 14-Dec-24 08:22:37

The trouble is, they don't pay inheritance tax and the wills are sealed for 100 years, despite the fact that wills for literally everyone else are public documents.

petra Sat 14-Dec-24 07:49:25

Cold

Prince Andrew is terrible at choosing friends

Andrew doesn’t choose them, they target him 😉

Allsorts Sat 14-Dec-24 07:42:29

Ask his Navy crew what they think of him!!!.He is a pompous, arrogant and greedy man and dangerous because of , no wonder his ex wife is still on board, she knows too much as do his family. What liabilities. Turf him out and cut off every penny, he's more than enough stashed.

ferry23 Sat 14-Dec-24 07:15:23

Tizliz

Wonder how much his mother left him?

"Monarch to monarch". The monarch's entire estate is left to the next monarch. It's a system put in place to be most efficient with regard to inheritance tax.

Cold Sat 14-Dec-24 01:08:20

Prince Andrew is terrible at choosing friends

RosiesMaw2 Sat 14-Dec-24 00:09:59

Matt nails it again!

paddyann54 Fri 13-Dec-24 22:44:03

I think they are all tarred with the same brush…Charlie took a bagful of cash from a Middle Eastern leader….for a charity!! Then there’s their scam of taking money OFF charities they are supposed to be working for….Andrew is thick ..he got caught the others are wily and sly ..and too good at their game of fleece anyone who believes Royalty is superior to them.

Anniebach Fri 13-Dec-24 22:42:43

I very much doubt that Charles would put his brother in danger

Jane43 Fri 13-Dec-24 22:40:38

GrannyGravy13

Oh dear, Prince Andrew is such a liability to the Royal firm

Time for him to become a recluse, no money from the public purse, let him live off of what’s in his bank, I am sure he is not short of a bob or two…

Andrew is not a working royal so doesn’t receive any money from the public purse. I believe King Charles pays for his security as the late Queen used to, I would imagine he promised his mother he would do this.

Allira Fri 13-Dec-24 22:30:31

Mollygo

Having had a relative that did things that made us feel embarrassed I can imagine a bit about how the RF feels, but without the publicity.

At least he serves a useful purpose as a talking point here on GN.

I feel sorry for his daughters.

Mollygo Fri 13-Dec-24 21:58:09

Having had a relative that did things that made us feel embarrassed I can imagine a bit about how the RF feels, but without the publicity.

At least he serves a useful purpose as a talking point here on GN.

Anniebach Fri 13-Dec-24 21:53:02

The media has always said he was the Queens favourite, this rumour started in the sixties when it was accepted the press could and did criticise her

Tizliz Fri 13-Dec-24 21:50:54

Wonder how much his mother left him?

Allira Fri 13-Dec-24 21:50:20

FriedGreenTomatoes2

His mother’s favourite. A charmer in his youth.
Now?
A bit of an entitled prat aka “Do you know who I am?”

Remember when Andrew rammed closed park gates with his very expensive Range Rover to avoid a mile’s detour home?
Entitled prat.

A bit of an entitled prat aka “Do you know who I am?”
Those I know who served with him in the RN would say the same.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 13-Dec-24 21:47:08

And had a hissy fit with a staff member when the teddy bears on his bed were not arranged in the correct order.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Fri 13-Dec-24 20:33:11

His mother’s favourite. A charmer in his youth.
Now?
A bit of an entitled prat aka “Do you know who I am?”

Remember when Andrew rammed closed park gates with his very expensive Range Rover to avoid a mile’s detour home?
Entitled prat.

25Avalon Fri 13-Dec-24 20:26:24

There may be some spare rooms in the Tower of London which would be safe and secure.

Oreo Fri 13-Dec-24 19:38:31

Possibly 😁

Allira Fri 13-Dec-24 19:34:12

Oreo

He seems to have an uncanny knack for choosing the wrong kind of friends.

Perhaps nobody else likes him.

Oreo Fri 13-Dec-24 19:27:44

He seems to have an uncanny knack for choosing the wrong kind of friends.

MissInterpreted Fri 13-Dec-24 17:06:29

Anniebach

How can Charle# get rid of him ? Turn him out of Windsor and he could be kidnapped, he would certainly tell of life in
the royal family. His ex wife is certainly very busy, giving interviews about her daughters and grandchildren and much about herself.

With the fortune he has at his disposal, he could easily make those problems disappear.

keepingquiet Fri 13-Dec-24 16:13:18

They should all go take a runinng jump off a cliff...