Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly wants his taxpayer-funded security back after a man allegedly threatened the ex-prince near his new home on the Sandringham Estate. The former Duke of York was walking his dogs on Wednesday evening when a balaclava-clad man allegedly approached him in an intimidating manner.
Incident Details
Alex Jenkinson, 39, was arrested and charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause alarm or distress. He was also charged with failing to provide a specimen of blood in custody. Andrew was left shaken but unharmed by the incident.
Security Concerns
A source close to Andrew told The Telegraph that his security should be reviewed. The source said: 'Even though Andrew is no longer a working member of the Royal Family, the threat to his personal safety is greater than ever. In fact, it could be argued that he is actually more at risk, not only from a potential terror attack but also from individuals who have become fixated due to all of the coverage he has attracted over recent years.' The source added: 'His security provisions need to be appropriate for someone with such a high profile. There should be a review, which gives proper consideration to Andrew.'
While Andrew had his royal titles and privileges stripped at the end of 2025, King Charles withdrew his personal allowance and private security back in 2024. The ex-prince currently has a private security detail, but the source argues that taxpayer-funded protection should be reinstated given the heightened threat level.
Police Response
Norfolk Police said officers were called shortly after 7:30 pm on Wednesday following a report of a man behaving in an intimidating manner in the village of Wolferton. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court on Friday.
New Living Arrangements
Images have shown a mobile home situated at Andrew's new March Farm home on the Sandringham Estate, reportedly used to house his security staff. This is a stark contrast to the 30-bedroom Royal Lodge mansion he previously shared with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, which was large enough to accommodate security and staff. Andrew was required to leave Royal Lodge in Windsor and move to the private Sandringham Estate this year.
