The 19-year-old, armed, was arrested on Saturday morning after breaking and entering, but before being able to enter a building
Fortunately, the situation was brought under control before it escalated. Saturday morning around 8:30 a.m., an armed man broke into the site of Windsor Castle, while the royal family was celebrating Christmas there. Aged 19, the individual was quickly spotted by the security services and arrested, then placed in detention. His mobile is not yet known.
“An investigation is underway following this incident and we are working with our colleagues from the Metropolitan Police (the territorial police force responsible for Greater London)” said Police Commissioner Rebecca Mears to the Sun. “We don’t think there is a greater danger to the public,” she added.
Warned of this intrusion, the royal family was still able to continue its Christmas festivities. Were present in particular Elisabeth II, who remained to celebrate Christmas there because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but also her eldest son Charles and the latter’s wife, Camilla.