Prince Andrew’s Narrow Escape: Nearly Runs Over a Dog With His Range Rover
In a peculiar incident on the Long Walk at the crown estate in Windsor, Prince Andrew narrowly avoided running over a dog with his Range Rover. Eyewitnesses recounted the heart-stopping moment when the Duke of York, driving along the scenic route, encountered a small dog darting across the path of his vehicle. The pup’s sudden appearance caught everyone off guard, including Prince Andrew, who was initially unaware of the impending danger due to the close proximity of the dog to his vehicle.
According to reports from Metro, it was only after passers-by alerted Prince Andrew to the dog’s presence and his bodyguard intervened that the potential mishap was averted. Prompted by the reactions of those nearby, the Duke’s bodyguard urged him to halt the Range Rover just in time, preventing any harm to the canine. Fortunately, the dog’s owner rushed to retrieve his pet, averting what could have been a distressing situation.
Witnesses described the scene as both comical and tense, with Prince Andrew reportedly taking the incident in good humor. Despite the brief moment of panic, the Duke was seen laughing as the embarrassed owner hurried to retrieve the dog. Prince Andrew even waved cheerfully once the dog was safely back in its owner’s care.
Reflecting on the incident, a witness mentioned the bustling atmosphere in the park, attributing the dog’s narrow escape to the large number of people enjoying the warm weather along the Long Walk. The Duke’s near-miss encounter with the dog comes amidst the release of his new Netflix film ‘Scoop,’ which delves into the events leading up to his controversial BBC Newsnight interview in 2019.
Following the interview, where Prince Andrew addressed his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, public outrage ensued, prompting him to step back from his royal duties. Subsequently, Queen Elizabeth II revoked his honorary military titles and patronages, effectively distancing him from official royal engagements.
The incident serves as a peculiar footnote to Prince Andrew’s tumultuous recent history, amidst ongoing scrutiny surrounding his ties to Epstein and the broader implications of the scandal.
