The story has attracted attention as evidence of a potential national security threat from China and as another scandal that involves the prince’s relationships.

An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain’s government faces questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China.

An alleged Chinese spy who a judge ruled had formed an "unusual degree of trust" with the Duke of York has been named as Yang Tengbo. He was previously known only as H6 due to an anonymity order protecting his identity, but a High Court judge ruled on Monday that he could be named.