An armed intruder who wasarrested on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Dayhas been charged with offenses including making threats to kill and possession of a weapon.
He is currently detained ahead of an appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 17.
Windsor Castle.Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty
Officers responded to a security breach around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 25 at Windsor, whereQueen Elizabethwas celebrating the holiday along with members of the royal family, includingPrince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
After the suspect was arrested and taken into custody, officers found a crossbow.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said they received a report of an intruder at Victoria Barracks at 9:20 a.m. the following day. The man was removed and “no further action was required,” they said.
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Queen Elizabeth, 96, returned from her visit to Sandringham just hours later.
source: people.com
