LONDON (AP) – The British army said Tuesday it has launched an immediate investigation after an attacker posing as a priest spent the night in army barracks guarding Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
The Sun newspaper and Talk TV reported that the man was admitted to Victoria Barracks last week after saying he was friends with a battalion of the boss. He reportedly spent the night eating and drinking with senior officials before he was offered bed, though he did not show any identity or credentials.
The next morning the police were called and the man was pulled out. He was not arrested.
The barracks are located near the castle, 50 kilometers west of London, where the queen spends most of her time. The 96-year-old monarch was on the Sandringham estate in eastern England when the alleged raid took place.
In the barracks live the Coldstream Guards, who stand outside the palace in their unique red jackets and wear leather hats. Thousands of tourists are expected in Windsor next month as the UK celebrates its Platinum Jubilee, which marks the Queen’s 70th birthday.
The military said in a statement that “this security breach will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated as a matter of priority. This incident is now part of an ongoing investigation and therefore it is not appropriate to comment further at this time.”
Source: Huffpost
