It follows a security scare last month when he was approached by a masked man.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seen out driving today for the first time in weeks, close to his new home in Sandringham, with a huge red mark on his right cheek

The former prince was in a car leaving Marsh Farm on the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk today.

Former Duke of York’s facial swelling is not a cause for concern, says source

Former royal Prince Andrew was photographed during a rare outing at the Sandringham Estate in the UK, where he appeared with a visible facial bruise. | World News

It follows a security scare last month when he was approached by a masked man.

A source insisted there had been “no drama”, accident or attack, but would not discuss it further because of medical confidentiality.

The discolouration is said to be the result of a non-serious medical condition

Undoubtedly, the royals will be hoping that these latest disclosures will bring this embarrassing matter to an end.

ITV chat show host shared her thoughts after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seen with what looked like a bruise

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