A health update has been issued regarding Prince Andrew after he was seen in public with a large, unexplained bruise on his face, prompting fresh concern over his condition.

The former Duke of York, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was photographed with a prominent purple bruise covering part of his cheek and the area around his right eye during a rare public appearance near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

The cause of the injury has not been officially confirmed, with reports suggesting it is not linked to any serious medical condition.

Images of the bruise quickly circulated online, drawing attention due to Andrew’s limited public appearances in recent months and ongoing scrutiny surrounding his personal life.

According to reports, the injury appears to be superficial, though no detailed explanation has been provided by Buckingham Palace or representatives acting on his behalf.

Andrew has largely remained out of public view since being removed from royal duties and stripped of his royal titles in the aftermath of controversy linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

He has also faced continued public and legal scrutiny in recent years, although he has consistently denied all allegations against him.

Sources cited in media reports suggest he has been residing at a property within the Sandringham estate and has been seen only occasionally in public, often in low-profile settings.

The latest sighting has renewed public interest in his condition and current lifestyle, though officials have not indicated any cause for alarm.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a formal comment on the bruise or his health status.