King Charles III (full name Charles Philip Arthur George) has been embroiled in a Chinese spy scandal involving Prince Andrew after newly released court documents alleged that the monarch was personally briefed about an investment fund linked to the alleged agent.
A witness statement by Andrew’s senior aide, Dominic Hampshire, submitted in support of Yang Tengbo — who was barred from the UK on national security grounds — mentions two meetings with Charles between December 2022 and May 2023. Hampshire claims the discussions involved a fund tied to Yang Tengbo and that Charles was aware of Andrew’s involvement. These allegations have sparked criticism of the King and raised concerns over royal transparency and ethics.
Buckingham Palace has yet to issue an official response, but royal insiders worry the accusations may further damage an already fragile reputation. Prince Andrew, already stripped of royal duties due to past scandals, is back in the spotlight. His ties to the alleged Chinese spy and the investment fund raise serious questions about his judgment and knowledge of Tengbo’s activities. Meanwhile, Tengbo’s lawyers insist his UK travel ban was unjustified and politically motivated, calling the espionage claims a smear campaign.
The escalating scandal risks further eroding public trust in Charles III and casts doubt on the royal family’s commitment to transparency and ethical conduct.