Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRebecca WhittakerSunday 05 April 2026 17:03 BSTKing Charles greets Prince Louis with heartwarming gesture at Easter Sunday serviceAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly had a "physical altercation" with Vice-Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt, master of the Royal household, according to a new book.The incident reportedly occurred after Sir Tony refused to accommodate a Pitch@Palace event at Buckingham Palace, leading to Andrew "lashing out" in a "kinetic" blow.Sir Tony reported the altercation to the Lord Chamberlain, who then raised the matter with the then-Prince Charles, prompting him to speak to his brother.The book also details another incident where Andrew "bellowed" at a driver near royal horses in Windsor and the royal household's anger over his 2019 Newsnight interview.Andrew was stripped of his military roles and HRH title in January 2022, a month before settling a legal dispute with Virginia Giuffre.In fullAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused of ‘physical altercation’ with senior aide of Elizabeth IIThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in