Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has described being chased by a masked man near his Sandringham home, in a witness statement read to Westminster Magistrates' Court.

The statement, read in court on a Thursday, recalled Andrew walking his dogs on 6 May when he noticed a vehicle he believed belonged to photographers. A man wearing a balaclava then turned to face him. Andrew described the man as looking "out of place" and said he noticed a loose dog running towards the figure before the situation escalated. His statement said the man "realised who I was and began to sprint after my vehicle" (Royal Central).

The defendant, Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies causing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to fear unlawful violence during the incident near the Sandringham estate. Jenkinson also denies a separate charge of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence against another man in King's Lynn on 5 May. He pleaded not guilty to both allegations.

Jenkinson's trial is scheduled to begin on 21 December. Andrew is expected to give his evidence via video link.

The hearing itself produced an unusual scene. Jenkinson was refused entry to Westminster Magistrates' Court because he brought his dog. His solicitor, Claire Howell, told the court the animal was a support dog because her client has ADHD and is homeless, but accepted she had no medical evidence to support that claim. Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram ruled the dog could not be admitted, saying the court required evidence before making such an accommodation (Royal Central).

Suffolk Police is seeking a Stalking Protection Order against Jenkinson — a civil order that can impose restrictions on a person's movements before any criminal conviction. Jenkinson is currently on conditional bail that prohibits him from approaching or contacting Andrew, directly or indirectly, entering Norfolk, or visiting royal residences including Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral, Windsor and Highgrove.

The Sun reported that Jenkinson allegedly charged at Andrew near Marsh Farm, forcing him to flee while walking the late Queen's corgis (The Sun). The Telegraph separately reported in May that Andrew wants taxpayer-funded security following the confrontation (The Telegraph).

Andrew's court testimony in the harassment case was delayed by months following the alleged threat near his Sandringham home, with the delay reported as of late July 2026 (Nine.com.au). The December trial date now gives the court a fixed point at which Andrew's account can be tested.