Man arrested after security breach near Prince William and Kate Middleton’s home
Prince William and Kate Middleton were once again at the center of a security scare after a man was arrested for trespassing on the grounds of Kensington Palace, raising renewed concerns about the safety of the Royal Family.
The incident occurred while the Prince and Princess of Wales were away for the Christmas holidays, according to a report by the Daily Express. Police revealed that the suspect, identified as Derek Egan, had entered the palace grounds on two separate occasions within the span of just a few days.
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“Met Police Royal and Specialist Protection Command officers found him on the grounds on December 21 and 23,” the report stated, highlighting the seriousness of the repeated breaches. Officers later arrested Egan, who was reportedly carrying a “heavy rucksack” at the time of his detention. He has since been formally charged with trespassing.
Authorities said Egan remained in custody after causing a disruption during court proceedings and refusing to attend an earlier scheduled hearing. His behavior prompted the court to move forward without him present.
District Judge Sam Goozee made it clear that Egan’s conduct played a role in that decision. “I am going to proceed in a hearing in his absence on January 6 in view of his disorderly behaviour to officers of the court and the court itself,” the judge said.
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Goozee also declined to grant bail, citing the potential seriousness of the case. “I am not granting him bail on the basis that if he is convicted, there is a real possibility he will receive a custodial sentence,” he added.
The case is being handled with heightened sensitivity due to its implications for royal security. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that the matter is being treated as a significant security issue because it involves members of the Royal Family.
“The charges need the Attorney General’s consent because of national security concerns, but in this case, security concerns against the Royal Family,” a spokesperson said. “The Attorney General needs to consider any further security risks before granting consent to prosecute.”
While William and Kate were not present at the palace during the incidents, the repeated trespasses have once again drawn attention to the ongoing challenges of protecting royal residences. Kensington Palace remains home to several senior royals, making any breach, even when the Wales family is away, a matter of serious concern for both law enforcement and prosecutors.
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