@dailymailroyals: BREAKING: The Duke of York has withdrawn from tomorrow's pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace, MailOnline has learned. After consulting with his ex-wife, the Duchess of York, Prince Andrew decided not to join the 70 other family members at the palace. His decision will relieve his brother, King Charles III, amid the controversy over Andrew's alleged ties to Chinese spy Yang Tengbo. Despite earlier insisting he should attend, Sarah convinced him to pull out. This follows Andrew's choice to skip the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham next week, easing royal aides' concerns. Find out more on dailymail.com #royalfamily #princeandrew #dukeofyork #scandal #christmas #royaltok #news