A man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate on Wednesday evening, Norfolk Police said, following reports the former prince had been threatened while walking his dogs.
The Telegraph reported that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was walking his dogs when he was confronted by a balaclava-clad man who was sitting in a car on Wednesday evening,
In response to an inquiry about an incident involving Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, a Norfolk Police spokesperson told The Independent: “Officers were called to Wolferton shortly after 7.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2026) following a report a man was behaving in an intimidating manner in the village.
“Officers attended, and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon. He was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in custody.”
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor moved out of his mansion in Windsor to Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate earlier this year after public backlash over his rent agreements resulted in him giving up his lease on Royal Lodge.
It emerged he had only paid a peppercorn rent for more than 20 years, having first moved into the property in 2003.
The five-bedroom Marsh Farm, which was renovated for him, is nestled in the far reaches of the vast 20,000-acre-estate.
It is only around 500 metres from the tiny village of Wolferton, and 4km from the King’s Sandringham House.
The former Duke of York was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over accusations he had shared confidential information with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein while serving as trade envoy.
He was stripped by the King of both his right to be a prince and his dukedom late last year over his association with the financier.
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing over his relationship with Epstein.
The Independent has contacted representatives for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor for comment.
