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Royal experts speak out after Andrew spotted with a large bruise on his face

"Tongues are obviously wagging" after Andrew was spotted with a large bruise on his face

Published June 09, 2026
"There is no cause for concern or need for a ‘hoo ha.’"

Royal experts have shared their views after former Duke of York Andrew was spotted with a large bruise on his face recently.

Speaking to the Fox News Digital, royal expert Helena Chard said, "We are advised there is no cause for concern or need for a ‘hoo ha.’"

However, the expert continued, “tongues are obviously wagging."

Another royal expert Hilary Fordwich has said, "It's rather ludicrous" that the bruise is seemingly being brushed off by those close to Andrew.

She added, "We can clearly see a ghastly, huge bruise," adding "It was characterized as something 'routine' medically, but that's difficult to imagine.”

“Sadly, this obfuscation doesn't bode well for public trust. If it was due to a medical procedure, just tell us what it was."

"The reported medical condition said to be behind the bruise is going to create more speculation about the accident-prone former prince," royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told the publication.

The royal experts remarks came days after Andrew's latest appearance sparked fresh speculation as the former Duke was photographed with a noticeable purple bruise stretching across the right side of his face.

Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s father was spotted driving near his home at Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate on June 4.

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.