Prince Andrew 'refusing' to walk late Queen's beloved corgis amid China 'spy' scandal

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Prince Andrew is reportedly shunning his responsibility to care for the corgis inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while being embroiled in a scandal involving links with an alleged Chinese spy.

Despite facing intense scrutiny, a statement from his office claimed that he had "ceased all contact" with the man in question, known as H6, upon initial concerns.The Duke of York's entanglement in this controversy has left members of the Royal Family seething, and it appears to be weighing heavily on him, so much so that he hasn't found the energy to walk his two cherished corgis—a task he usually performed with enthusiasm.

A confidante revealed to The Sun: "He's so down and demoralised he hasn't even been able to get himself motivated to take the dogs for a walk.

He used to do it regularly but recently he can't even bring himself to go out." It's alleged that H6, identified by The Sunday Times as a 50 year old businessman, exploited his association with Prince Andrew to gain access to prestigious events and visits to royal homes, including Buckingham Palace and residences such as St James's Palace and Windsor Castle.