What's going on with Prince Andrew and China?

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome through Palace intrin I am your host, Mark Francis. An investigation is said to take place after reports emerged of a Buckingham Palace staff member being arrested following an incident at a bar after a Christmas gathering. According to a Palace spokesperson, the individual, believed to be a housemaid, allegedly punched a manager and smashed glasses during the altercation. The Metropolitan Police were called to All Bar One, where a forty year old woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. She was later released with a penalty notice for the disorder. A Palace spokesperson clarified that the event in question was an informal social gathering attended by a household staff and an early evening reception of the Palace, not an official Christmas party. A suspected Chinese spy with alleged close ties to Prince Andrew has been banned from entering the UK due to national security concerns.

1:08 The individual, identified only as H six and described as a fifty year old man, was stopped from boarding a flight from Beijing to London in February of twenty twenty three. The decision to exclude him was made by former Home Secretary Sella Braveman, who cited his involvement in covert and deceptive activity. According to a court ruling, H six formed a bond with Andrew during the period of the Jeffrey Epstein trial, time when the Prince was under considerable pressure and could be expected to value H six's loyal support. Evidence retrieved from H six's phone included talking points for a call with Andrew which suggested the Prince was in a desperate situation and will grab on to anything. In his first public statement on the matter, Prince Andrew insisted he had ceased all contact with the alleged spy and once concerns were raised, adding that nothing of a sensitive nature had been discussed. The Duke's office stated the Duke of York followed advice from HMG Her Majesty's government and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised.

2:10 The Duke met the individual through official channels, with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed. He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security. H six described as a close confident of the Duke in court documents, was reportedly invited into Buckingham Palace on two occasions and attended other royal functions, including one at Windsor Castle. The alleged spy had been closely involved with pitch At Pallace's operations in China, a venture at Prince Andrew launched in twenty sixteen as a profit making extension of his UK based not for profit Initiative. Six was reportedly given authority to act on the Duke's behalf when engaging with Chinese investors, and was even invited to his sixtieth birthday party in twenty twenty. M five is now investigating money linked to H six and Prince Andrew's Chinese ventures, as the security agency warns that the United Frontwork Department, an arm of the Chinese Communist Party, has been actively engaging in covert and deceptive activity to gain influence in the West. One Whitehall source explained, the UFWD does influence, this is much more than just a gathering sensitive information. The Chinese Embassy has denied the allegations, dismissing them as spy stories intended to smear China. A spokesperson stated, some people in the UK are so keen on making up all kinds of spy stories against China. This again is a typical case of thief crying catch thief. Their purpose is to smear China and sabotage normal people to people exchanges between China

3:41 and the UK. We strongly condemn this. A source with expertise and security told The Mirror the access this person would have had could have produced what China would view as a gold mine of information. Intelligence reporting on the Prince himself would have been of interest, perhaps producing telephone numbers, addresses, dates of forthcoming events, and facts regarding his business and financial vulnerabilities. But crucially it would be about access to who he knows. In certain settings, the Prince and his associates would have led their guard down lower than usual, and this would have provided crucial access to powerful people. This means political and commercial targets of very high value may have been identified over a period of time and noted for future operations, and this person may have been able physically to get more people into the network, bringing in more intelligence officers to do more serious spying. H six brought his case to the Special Immigration Appills Commission set up to consider appeals against bands from the country on national security or related grounds. Andrew was reportedly not invited to Kate's Christmas concert. The Daily Mail reported that suggestions of Andrew attending, perhaps touched behind a pillar, were firmly declined. King Charles is said to be exasperated by the whole thing more palace in just a moment. King Charles has given his royal endorsement to the growing trend of Christmas carol flash mobs that have been bringing festive spirits to towns and cities across the UK and Ireland.

5:11 The shinor Light campaign, which encourages churches from various traditions to bring carols and activity performances into public spaces like high streets, shopping centers and town halls, has received the King's warmest good wishes, raising the campaign's efforts to unite different denominations. Charles expressed his admiration and wished to participants every success. This year's goal is ambitious. The organizers hope to involve one hundred thousand people spreading Christmas chear and streets, workplaces and other community spaces. Last year, over seventy five thousand participants from more than seven hundred churches joined the initiative, reaching thousands with a message of Christmas. Support for shinor Light has poured in from across the political isle. Labour MP Marsha Di Cordova, who also serves as the Second Church Estate's commissioner, thanked community members hosting these events, emphasizing the importance of spreading joy this Christmas. Conservative Party co chairman Nigel Huddleston similarly applauded the campaign, highlighting how Carol's in public places will bring the festive message up to one million people. Jonathan oloai Day, the convener of the National Day of Prayer and Worship which spearheads the campaign, was thrilled by the King's recognition to see Christians publicly recognized for taking the true message of Christmas into our communities.

6:29 By his Majesty, the King is such an encouragement. During a visit with military families, Prince William shared a personal tidbit about his recent at home viewing habits. According to the Telegraph, the Prince revealed that he and Kate have been watching Black Doves, a popular new Netflix thriller. Black Doves stars current Nightly as Helen a spy working for the covert Black Doves organization. Helen has been living under cover for years, married to a British politician, but when her lover is murdered, she embarks on a thrilling journey of revenge. As her quest for justice intensifies, it threatens to unravel the carefully constructed life she's been living. The gripping premise and strong performances have already made it a hit, Renewed for a second season and there you have it plenty.

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