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The Duke of York is mired in more scandal, and reports suggest he is being pressed to keep a low profile over the Christmas holidays

Prince Andrew is being pressured to keep a low profile in the wake of the scandal involving his alleged connections to a suspected Chinese spy.

King Charles’ brother is once again at the center of controversy due to his connection with a 50-year-old man — whose identity remains undisclosed — who reportedly penetrated the very heart of the British establishment.

Reports in the U.K. now suggest that the Duke of York faces a crucial decision: fall in line and not attend the annual royal family holiday party at Buckingham Palace on Thursday or church on Christmas Day alongside the royals, or turn up and risk the ire of Charles and courtiers who believe he should stay out of the limelight.

It puts the King in a tricky situation as he has shown support for his younger brother, 64, in recent years, inviting him – and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson – to join in the public side of the Christmas festivities. But, mindful of political and public pressure around Andrew’s ties to the alleged Chinese spy, pressure is rising for action to be taken, and Charles would not want to be forced to ban Andrew from attending.

Therefore, the ball would seem to be in Prince Andrew’s court to make that decision himself. He “should do the decent thing and voluntarily withdraw from public view over Christmas,” palace insiders told The Times on Dec. 16.

According to the outlet, palace sources suggest that “the onus should be on Prince Andrew to keep a low profile, rather than forcing the King to decide whether or not his brother should be banned from showing his face.”