A man from Suffolk is facing serious charges after allegedly shouting abuse and threatening remarks at Prince Andrew, turning a walk near the Sandringham Estate into asecurity scare for the prince. The man was later arrested by police.
According to Norfolk Police, Alex Jenkinson of Stowmarket, Suffolk, was arrested in Wolferton near Mountbatten-Windsor's house on the King's Sandringham estate. Reports stated that Andrew had been walking his dogs with a private security officer when Jenkinson allegedly approached while shouting.
The official police statement indicated that they responded to reports of a man behaving in an intimidating manner near the Sandringham Estate on the evening of 6 May.
'Officers were called to Wolferton shortly after 7.30 pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2026) following a report a man was behaving in an intimidating manner in the village,' the statement indicated.
'Officers attended, and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon. He was taken to King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in custody,' it continued.
Prosecutors have charged Jenkins, 39, 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' connected to the confrontation involving Andrew, who now goes by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after stepping away from royal duties, perPeople.
NEW: Police charge man following alleged threat to former Prince Andrew.Norfolk Police: Alex Jenkinson, 39 from Stowmarket charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause alarm or distresshttps://t.co/9SsGamnJxU
Multiple British media outlets reported that the suspect allegedly wore a ski mask or balaclava during the confrontation. Andrew quickly 'rushed towards his own car, parked nearby, and drove away at speed as the suspect allegedly tried to sprint after him.' However, police confirmed that the investigation relates to threatening and abusive behaviour.
Authorities have not publicly detailed the exact words allegedly shouted during the confrontation.
The incident has revived discussion aroundAndrew's personal security arrangementsfollowing the removal of his publicly funded protection in recent years. Since withdrawing from royal duties amid controversy surrounding his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew's official security coverage has reportedly been reduced significantly, according toThe Daily Beastreporting.
Source: International Business Times UK
