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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-07T15:49:02.000Z",
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    "confronted yesterday near his Norfolk residence by a \"balaclava-clad man\"",
    "Balaclava-clad man arrested after confronting Andrew",
    "Frogmore Cottage returns to spotlight as details emerge",
    "Eugenie breaks tradition amid royal baby announcement",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nSince 2019, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not been privy to taxpayer-funded security and has instead relied upon private protection.\n\nFollowing reports that the former prince was allegedly confronted yesterday near his Norfolk residence by a \"balaclava-clad man\", questions surrounding his security have come to the fore.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe incident reportedly unfolded at approximately 7.30pm in the vicinity of the Sandringham Estate, where the former Duke of York had been walking his dogs.\n\nAccording to the Telegraph, the suspect was said to be wearing a balaclava and was approximately 50 yards from Mr Mountbatten-Windsor when the alleged threat occurred.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nNorfolk Police confirmed they arrested a man \"behaving in an intimidating manner\".\n\nMr Mountbatten-Windsor was said to have a member of his private security team accompanying him.\n\nHe currently relies on private security after he was told to step down from his royal duties by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.\n\nGB News understands the King now makes a lump sum to cover his brother's expenses, including security protection, though it is up to Andrew how the finances are allocated.\n\nDai Davies, who previously served as a divisional commander in the Metropolitan Police, detailed to Hello Magazine the extent of the security measures.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"It would have cost reconnaissance, it would have cost travel, it would have cost hotels,\" he explained.\n\n\"And royalty protection officers normally travel business class, and they would never stay in less than four or five-star hotels.\"\n\nThere are reports that the private bodyguards he employs are former close protection officers of the Metropolitan Police - the team who would protect Andrew if he still received taxpayer-funded security.\n\nHowever, they are not armed, nor do they receive intelligence.\n\n### LATEST ROYAL NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Balaclava-clad man arrested after confronting Andrew\n  * Frogmore Cottage returns to spotlight as details emerge\n  * Eugenie breaks tradition amid royal baby announcement\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn 2025, Andrew was stripped of his titles and honours and formally instructed to relinquish the lease on Royal Lodge, the Windsor property he had occupied for years.\n\nAndrew left the residence in early February and relocated to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.\n\nHe currently resides at Marsh Farm, in the broad proximity of where the alleged incident on Wednesday evening took place.\n\nMr Mountbatten-Windsor apparently left the scene of the incident yesterday by car as the man allegedly attempted to run after the departing vehicle.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nA Norfolk Police spokesman said: \"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.\n\n\"Officers attended, and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon.\n\n\"He was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in custody.\"\n\nBoth the former duke, who was reportedly left shaken, and his protection officer were asked to give statements.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "What is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's security amid 'balaclava-clad' man confrontation?"
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