A man wearing a balaclava was arrested late Wednesday night, May 6, after allegedly confronting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near his new residence on the Sandringham estate, it has been revealed.
The encounter occurred as the disgraced former prince was walking his dogs. Witnesses report the suspect jumped from a vehicle and began shouting before being intercepted by security personnel.
Norfolk Constabulary confirmed the arrest, stating that the unnamed man was taken into custody on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon. Following a search of the suspect’s vehicle, he was transported to the King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning. Sources close to the former royal indicate he was left deeply shaken by the incident.
The confrontation follows Andrew’s recent move from Royal Lodge in Windsor to the more modest Wood Farm cottage in Norfolk. This relocation took place last month amid escalating pressure following the release of further Epstein files. The latest documents reportedly contain new images and details regarding his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
One controversial photograph allegedly included in the files depicts Andrew at Sandringham surrounded by five women, with Maxwell appearing in the background. Royal biographer Robert Jobson has previously claimed that the estate was used to host a party for Epstein and Maxwell in 2000, with staff reportedly raising concerns about items found on the premises at that time.
Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding the allegations against him. He had occupied Royal Lodge for over two decades before the recent move.
While his permanent residence undergoes renovations, he remains at the Sandringham estate under the protection of a private security detail, which was instrumental in de-escalating last night’s confrontation. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.