Andrew’s black eye has not been officially explained. Recent reporting says the bruise was seen on photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near Sandringham, and outlets have said it may be the result of a non-serious medical condition, while others reported palace sources gave no detailed explanation.

What’s known

  • Photographs showed a purple bruise around his right eye and cheek.
  • One report said a source close to him described it as not a “cause for concern” and linked it to a non-serious medical issue.
  • Other outlets noted that no official account has been given for how he got it.

Rumors

  • Some commentary has speculated about a scuffle or altercation, including with security staff.
  • Those claims were presented as theories, not confirmed facts.

Old black-eye story

There’s also an older story that Andrew once got a black eye from a footman after being punched, but that is a separate incident from the recent bruise.

Bottom line

So the honest answer is: nobody has publicly confirmed exactly how he got it , and the safest current reporting says it was likely medical or otherwise non-serious, not officially explained as an assault.