Tribunal Orders Release of Prince Andrew Aide's Documents on Alleged Chinese Spy

A tribunal has ruled that documents related to Prince Andrew's dealings with alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo must be made public, including a witness statement from Andrew's aide, Dominic Hampshire. The statement is part of Yang's appeal against his exclusion from the UK, which was based on national security concerns. Judges established that substantial portions of Hampshire's testimony do not contain confidential information, despite potentially being embarrassing for the Duke. The ruling emphasized the significant public interest in understanding the international dealings involving UK entities and royal involvement. Yang, who asserts he has done nothing unlawful, was barred from the UK in March 2023, and media organizations had been pressing for the release of these documents. The decision reflects a growing demand for transparency regarding the royal family's connections and foreign influences.