Prince Andrew has been at the center of several public controversies over the last few years, stripping him of his duties as a working royal. While the disgraced prince has taken a step back from royal life,

King Charles has been dragged into Prince Andrew's Chinese spy scandal, reportedly leaving the monarch "extremely frustrated" with his brother. The King is said to be exasperated that the Duke of York has "once more caused embarrassment for the monarchy" following revelations in newly released court documents.

The palace confirmed that the Duke of York met with his older brother over the past year but said alleged spy Yang Tengbo was not the focus of the conversationsBuckingham Palace released a rare statement surrounding Prince Andrew.