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December 25, 2021: A gunman was arrested on the grounds of Windsor Castle today, Christmas Day, shortly after breaking into it around 8.30am local time.
The local media reported it, specifying that it is a 19-year-old from Southampton.
The charge is entry into a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon.
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating Christmas in Windsor this year, after canceling traditional plans to go to Sandrigham.
Thames Valley Police said the young man did not enter any of the buildings and that members of the royal family have been informed.
Investigations are ongoing.