Urgent Statement from Charles III Following Controversies with Prince Andrew

In recent weeks, the British royal family has been in the spotlight. All due to a series of revelations that have put Prince Andrew's public image, King Charles III's brother, into question.

These revelations have involved alleged links of the Duke of York with a supposed Chinese spy. This has led Buckingham Palace to issue a statement to clarify Charles III's position and distance him from Andrew's controversies.

The Origin of the Controversy: Prince Andrew and the Alleged Chinese Spy

It all began with statements from Dominic Hampshire, a former advisor to Prince Andrew, who claimed that King Charles III was aware of an investment fund known as "Eurasia Fund."

This fund, according to Hampshire, aimed to channel Chinese investments into renewable energy projects in Africa and was linked to Yang Tengbo. He was a Chinese businessman who was later identified as a supposed spy for the Chinese government.

Hampshire detailed that, between December 2023 and May 2024, two meetings were held at Windsor Castle between King Charles III, Prince Andrew, and himself. In these, the financial future of the Duke of York was discussed, and occasionally, the "Eurasia Fund."

Buckingham Palace's Response to Charles III's Involvement

In response to these claims, Buckingham Palace issued an official statement to clarify the situation and protect Charles III's reputation. The statement highlighted that the meetings between the monarch, Prince Andrew, and his advisor focused exclusively on hearing independent funding proposals for the Duke of York. At no point was Yang Tengbo, known as H6, mentioned, nor was his involvement in the investment fund discussed.

Furthermore, the Royal Household emphasized that the "Eurasia Fund" was never approved or discussed in detail by the king or his advisors. Thus, it has underscored that there was no direct or indirect involvement of the monarch in activities related to the supposed spy.

Details About the Meetings and the Relationships Involved

The documents revealed by Hampshire indicate that the meetings in Windsor were conducted discreetly, taking precautions not to be seen. All despite the fact that at that time the media interest in the Duke of York was lower. It was mentioned that these meetings also discussed Aidan Heavey, another figure linked to Prince Andrew's circle.

On the other hand, Prince Andrew's relationship with Yang Tengbo has been the subject of public scrutiny since it became known that the latter was expelled from the United Kingdom in 2021 for national security reasons. It was discovered that Yang had access to events at royal residences and maintained relationships with high-level political and business figures. This information raised concerns about possible vulnerabilities in national security.

King Charles III's Position Regarding His Brother

The situation has caused family tensions, especially considering that King Charles III has tried to distance himself from his brother's actions. It has been reported that the monarch expressed his frustration over Prince Andrew's involvement in this scandal, acknowledging that it negatively affects the monarchy's image.

Despite the differences and tensions, the king has kept a stance of family support, avoiding taking drastic measures against his brother. However, he has limited his involvement in official events and has urged Prince Andrew to reconsider his current residence at the Royal Lodge.