Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to give evidence in a British court later this year after a man allegedly confronted him near his new home on the Sandringham estate.
The incident allegedly unfolded on Wednesday while the former royal was walking the late Queen’s corgis near Marsh Farm in Norfolk, where he recently relocated after leaving Royal Lodge.
British authorities charged 39-year-old Alex Jenkinson with two counts of harassment following reports a masked man approached Andrew during the walk.
Mr Jenkinson appeared before court on Friday and denied using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour intended to cause fear or provoke violence.
He was granted conditional bail ahead of a trial set for July 29.
According to The Sun, the bail conditions prohibit Mr Jenkinson from going near several royal residences, including Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral, Windsor and Highgrove.
He is also barred from attempting to contact Andrew directly or indirectly.
The publication reported Andrew was left “frightened” by the incident but was not physically injured.
A source said Andrew was left “shaken” by the incident and was asked to provide a statement about what had happened, as was his personal protection officer.
Andrew is expected to give evidence via video link during the proceedings.
The confrontation has again placed the former Duke of York in the public spotlight after months of controversy surrounding his legal and personal affairs, tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
The disgraced royal has kept a low profile since February, when British authorities questioned him over allegations relating to misconduct in public office.
He is accused of sharing confidential information with Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy and remains under investigation.
The scrutiny intensified earlier this year after the US Department of Justice released further documents linked to Epstein and his associates.
Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.
Andrew’s living arrangements have also changed dramatically over the past year.
King Charles confirmed in an extraordinary statement last October that steps had been taken to remove his brother from Royal Lodge, the sprawling Windsor property Andrew had occupied since 2004.
After spending time at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, Andrew later settled into Marsh Farm following Easter.
Unlike Royal Lodge, the former Duke of York’s previous home, the Sandringham Estate is outside of the wider royal security cordon and largely open to the public.