Andrew Accused of Cruelty Toward His Dog in New Royal Tell-All — and His Response Only Makes It Worse
A guest reportedly confronted the former Prince directly after witnessing a harrowing moment involving his Labrador.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been accused of kicking one of his dogs in the head during a gathering at Sandringham. Noted royal biographer Andrew Lownie has made these claims in the new edition of his book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, awaiting release on May 21. He alleged that the incident took place during a pheasant shoot, where people close to the royal family attended the event. A guest also confronted the former Prince directly after witnessing such a harrowing moment involving his own Labrador.
As per HELLO!, Lownie’s account reveals that the group had come together mid-morning for refreshments during the shoot. He noted in his excerpts, released ahead of the release, “Mid-morning, everyone gathered for hot soup and sausage rolls. The guest was standing next to Andrew, who had his Labrador by his side.” The author then alleged that "Suddenly the dog leaped and snatched the guest’s sausage roll from his hand, causing him to laugh.” Shockingly, Mountbatten-Windsor immediately “kicked the dog in the head, leaving her whimpering on the ground.” It turns out the reported reaction from the guests was quick and forceful. As per Lownie, the individual told the disgraced royal, “That is the most disgusting thing that you have just done to your beautiful dog. You should be ashamed of yourself.”
But this wasn’t the end. The incident escalated further. Mountbatten-Windsor responded rather aggressively to the remark and told him to “f**k off” and added, “It is none of your business, and I will do precisely what I want to MY dogs.” Lownie revealed that many members present at the gathering were quietly on the guests’ side and in support of his criticism. He wrote, “Over Andrew’s shoulder, the guest saw several members of the party giving him thumbs-up in appreciation of what he’d said. That evening, Prince Philip came up to him and said, ‘What you said to my son today was absolutely right, and Her Majesty and I fully agree with what you said. Andrew needs a good scolding from time to time.”
These allegations are taking shape in the middle of continued scrutiny involving Mountbatten-Windsor’s personal life following several setbacks after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Since then, the disgraced royal family member took it upon himself to look after her beloved corgis, Muik and Sandy, as they moved with him to his previous residence, Royal Lodge. Then, he relocated from there to Wood Farm Cottage in the Sandringham estate after being stripped of his royal titles, style, and honor. The corgis have also been photographed being walked around the grounds by members of the former prince’s private security team.
Most recently, Mountbatten-Windsor has moved into a more permanent residence, Marsh Farm, which is also located on the Sandringham estate. Earlier this month, another unsettling incident happened with the royal. He was walking the dogs, believed to be the late Queen’s corgis, near his property when, as per multiple reports, a man wearing a balaclava confronted the former prince and chased him. The individual was revealed to be Alex Jenkinson, 39, who later pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court on May 8. New reports reveal Mountbatten-Windsor may personally give evidence in the upcoming trial.
