The Duke of York has said he "ceased all contact" with the businessman when concerns were first raised about him, with his office stating with that “nothing of a sensitive nature was ever discussed” between them.
The businessman, known only as H6, lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds, and was described as a “close confidante” of Andrew.
A royal source told The Mirror: “The King has been briefed about this situation regarding the suspected Chinese spy and is very aware of what has been and what is being done about it.”
It is the latest association of the Duke of York’s to cause controversy, after his affiliation with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein led to him being removed from royal duties after conducting a disastrous interview with BBC Newsnight.
A statement from Andrew’s office said: “The Duke of York followed advice from His Majesty’s government and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised.
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