The Bafta-winning actor is suing Guardian News and Media at the High Court over a series of articles alleging sexual misconduct

The libel trial, due to last around six weeks, is currently due to start on March 3.

Duke of York’s aide thanked Yang Tengbo - who was later banned from the UK - for standing by Andrew following the ‘unsuccessful’ interview

Several media organisations challenged a High Court decision barring three judges involved in historic proceedings being named.

MI5 warned MPs in 2022 it believed Christine Lee had engaged in ‘political interference and activities’ for a branch of the Chinese Communist Party

Yang Tengbo, previously known as H6, is said to have become a ‘close’ confidant of the Duke of York.