A biography has brought to light further unsettling claims about Andrew’s behavior within the royal household.
Hardman describes an incident involving Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, a close aide to Elizabeth, which went beyond a mere verbal exchange.
According to Hardman, the confrontation involved more than “an outburst of expletives and a jab of a finger.” It included a “kinetic” blow from Andrew, leaving witnesses reportedly stunned.
This altercation allegedly led Andrew’s father, Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 99, to issue a written apology.
Andrew’s current situation has only drawn more focus to his past actions.
Following his arrest on February 19, 2026, Andrew relocated to Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate after being removed from Royal Lodge.
His absence was noticeable at the royal family’s Easter Sunday service on April 5 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
King Charles is believed to have distanced himself from Andrew, having removed his titles in November 2025 amid renewed investigations into his associations with Epstein.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Andrew’s younger brother, Prince Edward, visited him at Sandringham over Easter for a private discussion concerning his future living arrangements.
