Ex‑Prince Andrew seen with large facial bruise amid ongoing police probe
On June 4, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was photographed driving near his Marsh Farm residence on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk with a prominent purple‑red bruise covering his right cheek and eye. A source close to him said the mark was “not a cause for concern” and that there was “no drama”, while The Times suggested it likely stems from a non‑serious medical condition.
The sighting was his first public appearance in weeks after a May security incident on the estate, and it occurred while he remains under investigation by Thames Valley Police for alleged misconduct in public office and possible sexual misconduct tied to his past role as a UK trade envoy and his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The Director of Public Prosecutions has warned the inquiries could take more than a year because of their complexity and international dimension.
No further explanation for the bruise has been provided, and the former duke has not commented publicly.