Prince Andrew left ‘shaken’ after masked man confrontation, sources say
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The former Prince Andrew was left “shaken” after being greeted by a masked man close to his residence in Norfolk on Wednesday.
According to Norfolk Police, officers arrived on the scene after receiving stories that “a man was behaving in an intimidating manner in the village,” and later arrested the man on “suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon.”
“Alex Jenkinson, aged 39 and of Stowmarket, Suffolk has since been charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior to harass someone or cause alarm or distress and failing to provide a specimen of blood in custody,” officers advised Fox News Digital.
Jenkinson is accused of approaching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor whereas sporting a masks and shouting abuse on the former prince whereas he was strolling his canines close to his residence within the space. He finally pleaded not responsible to the fees whereas in courtroom on May 8.
The former Prince Andrew was left “shaken” after a masked man approached him aggressively whereas he was strolling his canines close to his residence. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard advised Fox News Digital that the “recent scary masked man confrontation has left him shaken and worried for his safety,” and has reopened the dialogue surrounding Andrew’s safety.
“There are rumors he wants his old security back, although he was unscathed,” she stated. “His non-public safety officer handled the confrontation and aftermath. The king is understood to be funding Andrews ‘exile’ at Marsh Farm, together with former royal safety cops. They aren’t armed. Allegedly some keep in a cabin within the again backyard.”
In addition to these security measures, Chard defined there are additionally “fences, CCTV, and a security gate installed” at his property to maintain him protected, with royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner additionally telling Fox News Digital that King Charles “partly funds his private security team.”
Turner advised Fox News Digital it was fortunate that “one of his paid-for private security team was with him” on the time of the incident, arguing that the safety staff “may have to be increased to strengthen his security.”
Experts declare that King Charles is partially funding non-public safety for his youthful brother, the previous Prince Andrew. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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“Personally, every citizen in Britain should feel safe and protected, especially highly well-known figures, and so Andrew should be given more protection, otherwise more attempts could be made on his life, which would cause distress and disarray within the royal family,” he stated.
British royal skilled Hilary Fordwich, nonetheless, was not stunned by one thing like this occurred, and disagreed with the notion that offering him with extra safety is the most effective path to take.
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“This is totally to be expected because the public is absolutely disgusted regarding his despicable behavior,” Fordwich stated. “Instead of wanting more security, he should really stay in sort of a house arrest just keep to himself and not even go out. Then he wouldn’t have to face the public or have these worries. That would be the decent thing to do, but he’s not renowned for doing decent things.”
Chard concede that “Andrew’s Epstein ties, arrest and police investigation have made him a goal,” however stated that “many believe he is privately more than adequately protected.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace. (Phil Noble/Reuters)
Andrew was arrested in February on expenses of suspicion of misconduct in public workplace. His arrest got here after King Charles stripped the previous prince of all his royal titles and honors amid the continued scandals stemming from his relationship with convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein.
He initially stepped again as a senior royal in 2019 following his notorious interview with BBC’s “Newsnight,” during which he tried to elucidate his friendship with Epstein.
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The former prince was additionally named by Epstein sufferer Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who claimed she was pressured to have intercourse with him thrice, together with when she was 17 years outdated. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025.
“Reviewing Andrew’s security is one thing, but talk of reinstating Met Police armed protection is already sparking public backlash, and understandably so,” Chard stated. “Realistically, his security status won’t change. That ship has sailed. And if it did, the public and Prince Harry would almost certainly have something to say about it. The security debate will come up from time to time. Andrew will continue to sleep with one eye open.”
Royal skilled Helena Chard believes the difficulty of giving the previous prince his safety again will pop up sometimes, however says “that ship has sailed.” (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
