Dominic Hampshire, a former adviser to Prince Andrew, testified at an immigration tribunal that Yang Tengbo, allegedly involved in espionage, helped draft letters from Andrew to China's Xi Jinping. This communication channel was reportedly known and possibly encouraged by Buckingham Palace, including the late Queen. Andrew sent annual letters for Xi's birthday, and Hampshire asserted that the Duke served as a valuable link to China. Yang was barred from the UK for national security reasons, and his close relationship with Andrew has raised many questions regarding espionage and royal communications following the release of this testimony.
The late Queen and the royal household were fully aware of Duke Andrew sending letters to Xi Jinping, emphasizing the communication was accepted, possibly encouraged.
Dominic Hampshire stated that drafting messages with insights from Yang, who understood cultural nuances, was essential for effective communication with China.
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