Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been banned from horse riding following his recent arrest over allegations of leaking state secrets to Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince was arrested last week and is currently under police investigation for misconduct in public office. He has denied all wrongdoing.
In recent months, he had frequently been photographed riding horses around the royal Windsor estate. However, since he was last seen leaving a Norfolk police station appearing shaken, royal aides are said to be closely monitoring his public appearances.
According to reports, concerns have been raised that images of him smiling while riding could be perceived as insensitive or inappropriate while the investigation remains ongoing. A source said he has been ordered not to go horse riding because it would be considered “a bad look. “They don’t think he should be seen grinning and smiling on his horse like he was in Windsor,” the source reportedly said, adding that riding was one of the few activities he enjoyed.
Andrew has now reportedly been told to remain at Wood Farm, his new home, largely out of the public eye. He was previously photographed waving and smiling from his car near the Royal Lodge in Windsor despite mounting allegations connected to the Epstein files.
Police confirmed that searches of Royal Lodge in Windsor have concluded. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said officers had left the Berkshire location and that the search activity followed the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk.
He added that the investigation remains ongoing and that further updates are unlikely in the immediate future, citing the significant public interest in the case and the need for investigators to continue their work without disruption.
