Court documents shed light on Duke’s connection to businessman expelled on security grounds
Newly unsealed court documents have revealed troubling details about Prince Andrew’s past association with Yang Tengbo, a businessman accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government.
The files, disclosed following a legal battle over access to Yang’s UK activities, suggest that the Chinese national may have attempted to influence the Duke of York while cultivating connections within royal circles, according to GB News.
Yang, who lived in Britain for nearly two decades, was reportedly involved in several high-profile ventures connected to the Duke—including Pitch@Palace, Prince Andrew’s flagship networking initiative aimed at linking entrepreneurs with investors, particularly in China.
Home Office officials raised red flags over Yang’s growing involvement in the programme, especially in the aftermath of the Duke’s infamous 2019 Newsnight interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The interview triggered a wave of public backlash and led to Prince Andrew stepping back from royal duties.
Following the fallout, Pitch@Palace suffered a rapid decline in both the UK and China, with Yang’s name emerging in discussions about its collapse.
The revelations raise fresh concerns about foreign influence and security risks tied to former senior royals, as scrutiny over the Duke of York’s past associations continues to grow.
