Book Alleges Prince Andrew Kicked Dog at Sandringham

A new book by royal biographer Andrew Lownie alleges that Prince Andrew, the former Duke of York, kicked his Labrador dog in the head during a pheasant shoot at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, when he was in his twenties.

The incident, detailed in the updated paperback edition of Lownie's "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," set for release on May 21, occurred midmorning during a gathering for hot soup and sausage rolls. Lownie writes that the dog leapt up and snatched a sausage roll from the hand of a guest, a close friend of the royal family, who laughed at first. Andrew then kicked the dog in the head, leaving it whimpering on the ground, according to the account.

The guest reprimanded Andrew, calling the action "disgusting" and saying he should be ashamed. Andrew responded sharply, telling the guest it was none of his business and that he would do what he wanted with his dogs, Lownie reports. Several others in the group reportedly gave the guest thumbs-up in support. That evening, Prince Philip approached the guest and said, "What you said to my son today was absolutely right and Her Majesty and I fully agree with what you said. Andrew needs a good...