UK man denies charge of threatening Prince Andrew during London court trial

A 39-year-old man has denied charges of using threatening or abusive behaviour towards Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, during a court appearance in London.According to a report by Reuters, Alex Jenkinson appeared via video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where he pleaded not guilty to threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear of unlawful violence towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Police said officers were called earlier this week following reports of a man allegedly behaving in an intimidating manner in the village of Wolferton in Norfolk, near the Sandringham estate where Prince Andrew is currently living.The court heard that Prince Andrew is expected to give evidence at the trial, which is scheduled for 29 July. Prosecutors have reportedly requested that he be allowed to testify remotely.Jenkinson was granted bail under strict conditions, including orders not to contact Prince Andrew, enter Norfolk, or visit royal residences, including Sandringham, Balmoral, Buckingham Palace, Highgrove and Windsor Castle.He also denied a second charge relating to the alleged use of threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour towards another man. Both offences carry a maximum sentence of six months in prison if convicted.However, Jenkinson pleaded guilty to a separate charge of failing to provide a blood sample to police after his arrest.Prince Andrew, who stepped back from royal duties and lost his military titles and royal patronages in recent years, reportedly moved to Sandringham earlier this year following renewed scrutiny over his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.