The trial for the alleged stalker of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is scheduled to begin in December. Alex Jenkinson, 39, is accused of threatening the King's brother on May 6 near Marsh Farm, on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Prosecutors claim Jenkinson exited his vehicle and charged at the former Duke of York, shouting abuse. He was detained by armed police and found to be in possession of a wooden-handled axe and a rock. Jenkinson, from Debenham in Suffolk, denies two counts of threatening behavior.
A hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court addressed legal arguments over the admissibility of telephone records from Jenkinson's phone as evidence. Prosecutors contend these records show Jenkinson used Google to search for 'Andrew's Norfolk security'.
Andrew, 66, is expected to provide evidence via video link during the trial on December 21. The second charge alleges Jenkinson threatened a man named Stephen Terry, who was present on the royal estate on the same day.
Jenkinson was excused from attending the hearing and has previously admitted to failing to provide a blood sample under the Road Traffic Act. His bail conditions prohibit him from approaching sites associated with the Royal Family, including Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral, Windsor, and Highgrove. He is also forbidden from contacting Andrew directly or indirectly and must remain at least 500 meters (1,600 feet) away from royal residences.
Concerns about Andrew's security have been raised since his relocation from Royal Lodge in Windsor to a rural location. In 2024, the King reportedly withdrew Andrew's personal allowance and private security in an effort to prompt his departure from Royal Lodge. Andrew eventually agreed to vacate the property late last year and move to the Sandringham estate.
Security Enhancements at Sandringham
The Sandringham estate, where Andrew now resides, is largely open to the public, offering fewer protections compared to the security cordon at Windsor. In response to security concerns, Andrew is said to have erected a substantial mobile home on the grounds for security personnel. Earlier this year, workmen installed a 6-foot perimeter fence and CCTV cameras at the property. A no-fly zone encompassing the Sandringham Estate was also extended to include Marsh Farm.
It is understood that the King provides Andrew with an allowance that includes financial support for private security, with the utilization of these funds left to Andrew's discretion.
Andrew's public life has been marked by controversy. After a 22-year career in the Royal Navy, he served as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment from 2001. He stepped down in 2011 amid scrutiny over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew's decision to leave the role coincided with a photograph of him with Virginia Giuffre, who alleged he had trafficked her and that she had been sexually abused by him. Andrew settled a civil suit brought by Ms. Giuffre in the U.S. in 2022. The King officially stripped Andrew of his HRH style and prince title in November 2025.
Andrew was also arrested on his 66th birthday earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, relating to his former role as trade envoy. He was questioned for nearly 12 hours and released under investigation without charge.