Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor’s once‑prominent purple bruise has disappeared in fresh photos taken near his Sandringham home, yet the former prince remains under police scrutiny for alleged misconduct in public office. The healing mark comes as the royal family prepares to parade for Trooping the Colour, a key event marking the King’s official birthday.

Healing Mark Amid Royal Parade Preparations

According to the Daily Mail, new images show the 66‑year‑old Andrew with a markedly lighter face, the purple discoloration that had covered his right eye and cheek now faded. the report notes that the bruising “appears to have faded completely” in the latest pictures. This development arrives just as the royal family readies for Trooping the Colour, a ceremony that will feature the King, Queen, Princess of Wales and other senior working royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Police Investigation Continues Despite Physical Recovery

Despite the physical healing, the Daily Mail reports that Andrew remains under investigation after his February arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The source says the prince was arrested in February and has rarely appeared publicly since a security scare at Sandringham last month. The investigation is part of a wider probe into his alleged misconduct, including claims of inappropriate behaviour at Royal Ascot.

Royal Family’s Attendance and the Shadow of Absence

The Daily Mail notes that Andrew has not jonied Trooping the Colour celebrations in recent years and is not expected to attend today. His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, also will not be present, having last attended in 2022. The event will instead feature the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent, who is now 90 years old. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will also be notably absent.

Unclear Origins of the Facial Bruise

A source close to Andrew told the Daily Mail that the bruise is “not a cause for concern” and that there has been “no drama,” but declined to provide details due to medical confidentiality. Doctors cited in the report said that bruises of this nature can occur on blood thinners or after minor knocks, or could result from facial surgery or a punch.. However, the report stresses that it is impossible to determine the exact cause of the mark on Andrew.

Security Incident Adds to the Prince’s Troubled Public Image

The Daily Mail recounts a security scare at Sandringham where Andrew was approached by a balaclava‑clad man who allegedly ran towards him , shouting from 50 yards away. Andrew, accompanied by a bodyguard, reportedly fled to his car and drove away at speed. The incident left him “shaken,” and he was asked for a statement along with his personal protection officer. This episode adds to the series of controversies surrounding the former Duke of York.

According to the Daily Mail, the investigation into Andrew’s alleged misconduct is part of a broader probe that includes claims of inappropriate behaviour towards a waitress at Royal Ascot, a claim dating back almost a quarter of a century. The police are examining these allegations as part of the wider investigation into his conduct in public office .