The Duke of York’s peaceful ride quickly turned wild when his horse grew agitated. The mare thrashed about and reared its head, throwing King Charles’ younger brother off balance as he struggled to hold onto his reins and avoid a fall.

On Nov. 18, the Duke of York, 64, was photographed riding in Windsor, where his horse seemingly got spooked. The dramatic photos show the black horse throwing up its head and Prince Andrew pulling back on the reins while up in the stirrups, reacting to get the animal under control.

Prince Andrew nearly fell off his horse amid the Duke of York's bitter feud over Royal Lodge. During a Monday morning ride through the Windsor Estate, the Duke of York's black mare began showing signs of distress.

Prince Andrew’s future within the royal family is hanging in the balance as King Charles is reportedly set to make a crucial decision in the coming weeks. The 64-year-old Duke

Prince Andrew almost got into a messy accident when his horse nearly threw him off on Monday, November 18. While riding around at Windsor Estate, the Duke of York, 64, seemed to be fighting to stay on his mare as the animal started showing signs of distress.