Prince Andrew has reportedly cut ties with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy. Andrew, 64, said in a statement to the BBC on Saturday, December 14, that he “ceased all contact” with the individual.

Britain's Prince Andrew was facing intense media scrutiny on Saturday after revelations that a close Chinese business associate of the scandal-hit younger brother of King Charles was thought by the British government to be a Chinese spy.

In a statement from his office, Andrew, also known as the Duke of York, said he accepted government advice and ceased all contact with the Chinese national as soon as concerns were raised.