China spying scandal: King Charles is said to be furious about Prince Andrew

England - After Prince Andrew's (64) "Chinese espionage scandal", King Charles (76) is furious with him, but he can't just let his brother go!

Prince Andrew (64) is said to have worked with a Chinese spy.
Prince Andrew (64) is said to have worked with a Chinese spy.  © Yui Mok/PA Pool via AP/dpa

The 64-year-old allegedly has a close business relationship with a Chinese citizen who is said to be a spy.

Andrew apparently appointed the 50-year-old businessman as a "business advisor" and promised him access to the highest levels of the royal family.

This constituted an "obvious, serious breach of national security".

As People reported, the patience of the British royal family is now "running out".

Prince Andrew allegedly hired Chinese spy

King Charles (76) is said to be furious with his brother.
King Charles (76) is said to be furious with his brother.  © Ben Birchall/PA Wire/dpa

But the family situation is difficult.

"All kinds of sanctions have been imposed, but you can't get a divorce or dismiss your brother because he's no longer your brother. There will always be a blood relationship," says an insider.

Despite the scandal, Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, 65, along with their two daughters, Princess Beatrice, 36, and Princess Eugenie, 34, and their families are expected to attend the royal family's annual Christmas reunion in Norfolk later this month.

"He (Charles) has stood by Andrew for many years, but everyone has their limits. I can't imagine the King wanting to go to church with someone who was friends with a Chinese spy," said another insider, referring to the plans for the Christmas holidays.