Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had ‘physical altercation’ with Queen’s senior aide, book claims

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6 Apr 2026 • 12:03 AM MYT
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  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly had a "physical altercation" with Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, master of the Royal household, according to a new book.
  • The incident reportedly occurred after Sir Tony refused to accommodate a Pitch@Palace event at Buckingham Palace, leading to Andrew "lashing out" in a "kinetic" blow.
  • Sir Tony reported the altercation to the Lord Chamberlain, who then raised the matter with the then-Prince Charles, prompting him to speak to his brother.
  • The book also details another incident where Andrew "bellowed" at a driver near royal horses in Windsor and the royal household's anger over his 2019 Newsnight interview.
  • Andrew was stripped of his military roles and HRH title in January 2022, a month before settling a legal dispute with Virginia Giuffre.

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