Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas will not have been easy. As revealed The Sun, a man was arrested while in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where the Sovereign was waking up with Charles and Camilla.
This year, Queen Elizabeth II woke up in a small gathering. Covid-19 requires, his Majesty had to revise his ambitions downwards. In addition to the absence of Meghan and Harry, the wife of the late Prince Philip suffered the absence of Princess Anne, placed in solitary confinement for several days. Her husband, Timothy Laurence, was indeed contaminated with Covid-19. On December 23, Clarence House confirmed, according to royal family expert Omid Scobie, that Prince Charles and his wife Camilla would be there, as would Kate Middleton and Prince William, who wanted to come and wake up with their children. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie also responded to the invitation, as did Prince Andrew. But as the family got ready to spend Christmas together, an incident disrupted this lovely reunion. As reported The Sun, a 19-year-old gunman tried to get inside Windsor Castle …
An armed individual tries to enter Windsor Castle
British Thames Valley Police said on Saturday December 25 that a man carrying an offensive weapon was arrested in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The latter escaped the vigilance of security cameras. Fortunately, he was unable to break into the buildings during the incident. Police told The Sun thatan investigation is underway following this incident. “We are working with colleagues from the Metropolitan Police. The man was arrested on suspicion of an offense or trespassing in a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in detention for the moment”, they informed the British tabloid. And to continue: “We can confirm that the security processes have been triggered moments after the man entered the field … Members of the royal family were informed of the incident. We don’t think there is a wider danger to the public. “
Despite this disruptive element, Queen Elizabeth II and her family were still able to spending time together on the evening of December 24th. This Saturday evening, the Sovereign held her traditional speech, evoking her late husband Philip. “Although it is a time of great happiness and merriment for many people, Christmas can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones. This year I especially understand why”, said the 95-year-old Monarch.