Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor seen with mystery bruise across his face while driving near Sandringham home
The former Duke of York was pictured at the wheel of his car sporting a large purple blemish
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been pictured with a mystery large bruise across his face while driving close to his Sandringham home.
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The former prince was spotted behind the wheel of a vehicle leaving Marsh Farm, where he now resides, earlier on Thursday.
The large mark covers the area around his right eye and most of his cheek. It is unclear how the ex-Duke of York came to sustain the bruise but comes as part of a rare appearance outside the home.
It comes after a scare last month when the 66-year-old was allegedly threatened by a man close to his home.
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Alex Jenkinson, 39, pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards Andrew on May 6.
Andrew was out walking his dogs when the incident occurred in Wolferton, close to his Marsh Farm property, shortly after 7.30pm.
He was said to have been left shaken up by the incident and was asked for a statement by police, as was his personal protection officer.
It also emerged last week that the former prince is being investigated for possible sexual offences.
Thames Valley Police urged potential witnesses to come forward while officers assess the claims, which came about after a woman said that convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein sent her to the former prince’s residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor in 2010.
A lawyer for the woman, who was in her 20s at the time, said that after spending a night with Andrew, she was given a tour of Buckingham Palace and tea.
Andrew, was arrested on his 66th birthday in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office while at home in Sandringham and was later released.
He was questioned on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein while acting as a special representative for trade and investment between 2001 and 2011.
The King broke his silence following the February arrest, stating the law must take its course.
He released a statement which read: "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
"In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
The Prince and Princess of Wales support the King’s statement, it is understood.
The King concluded: "As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R."