Man Charged Over Alleged Sandringham Threat to Andrew as Court Sets July Video Testimony
The case renews scrutiny of Andrew’s security since he lost state-funded protection.
Overview
- Norfolk Police named Alex Jenkinson, 39, as the suspect and said he faces a harassment charge for threatening or abusive behaviour and a separate charge for refusing to give a blood sample in custody.
- Jenkinson was released on strict bail that bars him from entering Norfolk, prohibits any direct or indirect contact with Andrew, and requires a 500‑metre distance from royal residences including Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Balmoral and Highgrove.
- The court listed the case for 29 July at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, and judges approved prosecutors’ request for Andrew to give evidence by video link.
- Jenkinson denies threatening Andrew and another man reported the day before in King’s Lynn and admits only the blood‑sample refusal.
- Reports say the alleged confrontation happened on the Sandringham estate while Andrew was out with his dogs, which has fueled debate over his current protection as he has lived at Marsh Farm since dropping royal styles in late 2025.