Andrew walks dogs near Marsh Farm as he's seen for first time since arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been seen in public for the first time since his sensational arrest on his 66th birthday last month. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the former Prince was photographed walking his dogs on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, marking the end of a four-week "seclusion" at his temporary residence, Wood Farm.
The sighting provides the first visual update on his life in exile as he remains "released under investigation" by the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Police.
1. The "Solitary" Walk: A First Glimpse
Dressed in a casual hoodie and dark trousers, Andrew appeared "somber" and "solitary" as he traversed the marshland near his new home.
The Companions: He was seen walking the two corgis, Sandy and Muick, which he inherited from the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Security Presence: Despite being stripped of his taxpayer-funded protection last year, he was accompanied by a private security guard—reportedly funded by King Charles—who kept a discreet distance during the 90-minute stroll.
Health and Appearance: Observers noted that the former Duke looked "disheveled" and "weather-beaten," appearing to have lost weight since his 11-hour detention at Aylsham Police Station on February 19.
2. The Move to Marsh Farm: "Final Stages"
The walk took place near Marsh Farm, the five-bedroom farmhouse that is set to become his permanent residence.
Removal Activity: Throughout the weekend, removal vans from the royal-warranted firm Gander and White were seen at the property, unloading crates of fine art and furniture.
The "HRH" Defiance: Witnesses reported seeing several packing crates marked with "HRH" being carried into the house, a detail that has sparked fresh criticism given the King formally removed the style in October 2025.
Security Upgrades: The property now features a six-foot perimeter fence and a newly extended "no-fly zone" to prevent drone photography of the embattled royal.
3. Investigation Update: "Widening the Net"
While Andrew walks his dogs, the legal walls appear to be closing in. Reports from March 23 suggest the police probe into Misconduct in Public Office is widening:
Digital Audit: Officers are reportedly analyzing "thousands of pages" of encrypted data seized from Andrew's laptops and devices during the February 19 raid.
The "Massage" Claim: The investigation is now looking into claims from retired civil servants that Andrew used taxpayer money to fly a private "masseuse" to international trade missions in the late 2000s.
US Cooperation: Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is expected to receive a "significant data dump" from the FBI this week, containing unredacted emails between Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein from 2010 to 2011.
"Stir Crazy" in Norfolk
Insiders have suggested that Andrew has begun "informal therapy" sessions after reportedly feeling he was "going stir crazy" during his first month of isolation. His brother, King Charles, remains firm on the "law must take its course" policy, signaling that there will be no royal intervention to halt the police proceedings.
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