Security scare at Andrew’s Sandringham home after people scale fence,
A man and girl sparked security concerns outside the new home of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor after climbing his fence.
The former prince was inspecting Marsh Farm, his new permanent home on the King’s Sandringham estate, when a red car pulled up outside on Thursday.
Two people got out and proceeded to scale the exterior gate before attempting to peer over a newly erected 6ft fence in front of the farmhouse.
Pictures show a man and a girl stood on top of the gate while trying to catch a glimpse inside the property, which is undergoing renovation works ahead of Andrew’s move in the coming weeks.
But they didn’t stay for long as Andrew’s security was quick to react and defused the situation before the pair jumped back in their car and drove off.
Andrew appeared to spend the afternoon at his new house and was seen meeting up with the Sandringham estate manager, Edward Parsons.
He is currently living at nearby Wood Farm, whilst his new house is being renovated, but has made several trips there this week to check on the progress.
Builders have been working flat out to get the property ready for Andrew, fitting luxury carpets, a Sky dish and a fast broadband connection.
Andrew was seen visiting the property just a day earlier as he was spotted behind the wheel of his Range Range wearing a maroon cable-knit jumper, with his security guard next to him in the passenger seat.
The disgraced ex-Duke, who has been accused of leaking secrets to Jeffrey Epstein, is expected to remain in Norfolk over Easter and will not attend the Royal Family’s traditional service at Windsor this year.
He has been keeping a low profile in Norfolk since his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in a public office on his 66th birthday on February 19.
Over the weekend, Andrew was also spotted inspecting horses near to his home, despite him reportedly being urged to stop riding.
It is understood that aides feared it would be a ‘bad look’ for him to be seen enjoying himself while he is under police investigation for misconduct in public office.
Before moving to Sandringham a few weeks ago, Andrew was regularly seen horse rising around Windsor.
And earlier last week, he had a second-hand static caravan delivered to his current home, which has been propped up on bricks in his garden, bearing signs of moss.
The caravan – a £26,000 Willerby Meridian Lodge – was paid for using money his brother, King Charles, gave him for ‘living expenses’ and it will house his security detail as there is not enough space in his main Norfolk home.
While the probe in Andrew continues, his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are also understood to have made ‘alternative plans’ for Easter.
The news of their absence from the Easter line-up comes despite sources stressing that the pair remain a key part of the family and will ‘be seen’ at future celebrations.
The Royal Family’s Easter Sunday service is typically only attended by members of The Firm and their engaged or married partners.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to join the King and Queen in Windsor on Sunday, much to the delight of royal fans disappointed by their previous absences.
