The royal family is unusual in many respects, and punishing people by not allowing them to go to church is one of their oddities. Such a sorry fate potentially awaits Prince Andrew, with speculation rife that King Charles may distance himself from his brother on Christmas Day amid controversy that Andrew allegedly befriended a Chinese spy.

Prince Andrew could be banned from the Royal Family's public festive duties and miss the walk to church on Christmas morning amid the Chinese 'spy' drama

Prince Andrew’s appearance walking alongside other the Royal Family members to church on Christmas morning is now in doubt following his latest 'Chinese spy' scandal

Prince Andrew's Christmas might turn into a big nightmare as King Charles decides the next move of the Royal Family. For the unversed, the Duke of York once again brought shame to the royals with his involvement with a Chinese spy,

Businessman banned from Britain on security grounds believed to have also visited St James’s Palace and Windsor Castle

King Charles has reportedly been briefed by British security services over his brother Prince Andrew’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy. The Duke of York has said he “ceased all contact” with the businessman when concerns were first raised about him,

Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has warned that Prince Andrew is becoming a "liability" to both the monarchy and the British Government, amid concerns over potential espionage connections. Speaking to GB News,

King Charles is reportedly frustrated by Prince Andrew's association with an alleged Chinese spy, impacting the monarchy's reputation. The Palace lacks authority to investigate Andrew's finances, including funds from Chinese donors for his Royal Lodge residence.