The Duke of York has pulled out of the royal family's traditional pre-Christmas lunch as he continues to be dogged by his links to an alleged Chinese spy. Andrew decided not to attend the gathering at Buckingham Palace on Thursday after speaking to his ex-wife and close friend Sarah, Duchess of York, according to a source.

The Duke of York has pulled out of the royal family's traditional pre-Christmas lunch as he continues to be dogged by his links to an alleged Chinese spy. Andrew decided not to attend the gathering at Buckingham Palace on Thursday after speaking to his ex-wife and close friend Sarah, Duchess of York, according to a source.