Prince Andrew breaks cover for first time after pulling out of Christmas over Chinese 'spy' row
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Prince Andrew was spotted breaking cover for the first time since pulling out of the Royal Family Christmas amid the Chinese 'spy' row. The Duke of York was snapped driving his Range Rover away from his residence, the Royal Lodge in Windsor, on Wednesday. The 64-year-old was seen wearing a navy shirt and maroon jumper, marking his first appearance since news broke that he won't be joining the rest of the Royal Family for Christmas at Sandringham.
Instead, he'll be spending the holiday at the Royal Lodge with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. Their daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, are reportedly celebrating with their respective in-laws. With yet another drama rocking the Duke of York, he has now also pulled out of a pre-Christmas lunch taking place at Buckingham Palace today. This annual event, attended by over 70 members of the Royal Family, allows King Charles to extend his Christmas wishes before heading off to Sandringham for the remainder of the festive period.
Andrew and his ex-wife were invited to the annual gathering but decided on Wednesday to stay home. The call follows yet another row, the Express reports, after the Prince's relationship with an alleged spy for the Chinese state emerged. Following the controversy surrounding his association with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo, the pair withdrew from public Christmas Day events. Instead, the Duke will celebrate at his Royal Lodge home.
