Alex Jenkinson, 39, is accused of confronting the disgraced former prince near Marsh Farm on May 6.
Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Alex Jenkinson appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Image: PA)
A masked man accused of threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is also alleged to have carried out online searches relating to the Princess of Wales and members of her family, it has been reported. Investigators uncovered a “large volume” of internet searches linked to firearms, knives and explosives. The report also claimed that searches relating to other members of the Royal Family, including Kate and her daughter Princess Charlotte, 11, were found on the device.
Alex Jenkinson, 39, is accused of confronting the disgraced former prince near Marsh Farm on May 6, allegedly forcing him to flee alongside the late Queen’s corgis. Following his arrest on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, officers seized and examined his mobile phone.
The former Duke of York is the first senior royal in modern history to have been arrested (Image: Getty)
He was initially held under the Mental Health Act and was later discharged. He was released on strict bail conditions which prevent him from contacting Mountbatten-Windsor and also prevent him from entering the county of Norfolk or going within 500 metres of the Sandringham Estate, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle, Windsor Castle and Highgrove.
However, Suffolk Constabulary, responsible for the area where Jenkinson lives, decided a civil Stalking Protection Order (SPO) was needed.
James Farrell, representing Suffolk Constabulary, told the court there was concern that if not monitored closely, Jenkinson “could get fixated on more weapons and methods of killing and that could spiral out of control with more serious consequences”.
Farrell said the SPO was required to protect Mountbatten-Windsor from the escalating risk posed by Jenkinson.
He said: “We say this shows a pattern of behaviour and targeted escalating behaviour associated with stalking.”
He added: “Mr Jenkinson displays elements of grievance and fixation about the subject. We have reasonable cause to believe the order is necessary to protect the complainant from risk. We say the bail conditions are not sufficient to mitigate the escalating risk.”
A full hearing in the case is scheduled to take place in August.
