Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to Appear in Court After Being Threatened by Balaclava-Clad Thug
The hounded former prince was reportedly walking the late Queen's corgis when a madman began to approach him wearing a balaclava.
Once again, unsubstantiated Epstein-related allegations and a never-ending smear campaign conducted by the press and media have led to sinister real world consequences. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is due to appear in court in July, where he is expected to give evidence in proceedings against a man accused of threatening the former prince close to his residence on the Sandringham Estate.
Alex Jenkinson, 39, who is listed as having no fixed address, faces two charges of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to harass or cause alarm and distress. One allegation concerns an incident said to have taken place last Wednesday in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, during which prosecutors claim he threatened the former Duke of York. Jenkinson is also accused of threatening another man, Stephen Terry, the previous day. He denies both allegations.
Mountbatten-Windsor was confronted by Jenkinson, who was reportedly wearing a balaclava, while walking his dogs near the estate. Witnesses stated that the defendant had initially remained inside a parked vehicle roughly 50 yards away before emerging to approach Andrew. It is understood that an unarmed protection officer, funded by the King, intervened, alerted police and recorded the registration details of Jenkinson’s vehicle.
Although physically unharmed, the prince was reportedly left shaken by the encounter and was swiftly escorted to his vehicle alongside members of his security team.
The King’s younger brother is expected to give evidence against Jenkinson via video link during a hearing scheduled for July 29 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutors requested permission for the former prince to appear remotely, an application which was granted by the court.
Police confirmed that Jenkinson has been charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass or cause alarm or distress, as well as failing to provide a specimen of blood while in custody. Appearing by video link from King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre in Norfolk on Friday, with his right arm supported in a sling, Jenkinson admitted the blood specimen offence but entered not guilty pleas to the remaining charges.
He was granted conditional bail. Under the terms imposed by the court, Jenkinson is prohibited from entering Norfolk, contacting Mountbatten-Windsor directly or indirectly, approaching him, or coming within 500 metres of several royal residences, including Sandringham Estate, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle, Windsor Castle and Highgrove.
The King’s brother relocated to Marsh Farm in Norfolk last month following extensive renovation work at the property. Prior to that, he had been residing at nearby Wood Farm after vacating his previous home on the Windsor estate earlier this year.
In a public statement, Norfolk Police said: “A man has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 8 May 2026) via live link, following an incident in Wolferton.
“Alex Jenkinson, aged 39 and of Stowmarket, Suffolk, is charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause alarm or distress and failing to provide a specimen of blood in custody.
“He pleaded not guilty to both counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause alarm or distress and has been released on conditional bail. Jenkinson’s conditions prevent him from entering Norfolk, being in the vicinity of royally owned premises in the UK and from contacting the victim.
“He pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen and has been issued with an interim disqualification from driving.
“He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 29 July.”