A striking bruise covering part of former Prince Andrew's face has sparked questions after new photographs showed the ex-royal near his home.The 66-year-old was behind the wheel near his Marsh Farm residence on the Sandringham estate when photographers captured the purple mark stretching from his right temple to his cheek.A source close to the former Duke of York told the U.K.'s Daily Mail that the prominent patch is not a "cause for concern" and that there has been "no drama." The insider declined to provide further details, citing medical confidentiality.Buckingham Palace does not speak on Andrew's behalf because he is no longer a working royal.MAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING FORMER PRINCE ANDREW NEAR SANDRINGHAM HOME PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN COURTOn June 4, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was spotted with a large bruise on his face.
The former prince, who was wearing a pink shirt and blue jacket, has hardly been seen in public since a security scare while he was dog walking on the estate last month.He was last seen in public two weeks ago when he did not have a blemish.
(Bev Media)"We are advised there is no cause for concern or need for a ‘hoo ha,’" British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital."However, tongues are obviously wagging."British royal expert Hilary Fordwich also told Fox News Digital, "It's rather ludicrous" that the bruise is seemingly being brushed off by those close to King Charles' younger brother."We can clearly see a ghastly, huge bruise," she said.
"It was characterized as something 'routine' medically, but that's difficult to imagine.Sadly, this obfuscation doesn't bode well for public trust.
If it was due to a medical procedure, just tell us what it was."WATCH: FORMER PRINCE ANDREW REMAINS IN DENIAL OVER EPSTEIN SCANDAL: AUTHORIt's unclear when or how Andrew sustained the discoloration.He has been based at Sandringham since February, where he initially stayed at Prince Philip's Wood Farm before moving to Marsh Fa...