Former Prince Andrew was photographed with a bruise on his face while driving near his home on the Sandringham estate. The bruise, which extends from his right temple to his cheek, has raised questions about its origin. A source close to Andrew stated that the bruise is not a cause for concern and that there has been no drama, although they did not provide further details due to medical confidentiality. Buckingham Palace does not comment on Andrew's behalf as he is no longer a working royal.
British broadcaster Helena Chard noted that while there is no cause for alarm, public speculation continues. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich expressed skepticism about the explanation given for the bruise, suggesting that clarity would help maintain public trust. The circumstances surrounding how Andrew sustained the bruise remain unclear.
Andrew has been living at Sandringham since February, having moved from Prince Philip's Wood Farm to Marsh Farm in April. He was previously evicted from Royal Lodge in October 2025. Recently, he has had limited public appearances following a security incident on the estate, where a man was arrested for behaving intimidatingly near him.
The individual, Alex Jenkinson, has been charged with using threatening behavior towards Andrew while walking his dogs. Additionally, a report from the National Audit Office revealed that Andrew has made money by subletting cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for over two decades, raising concerns among lawmakers about the transparency of his financial dealings. Andrew was previously arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office but has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged.