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Suspect Charged After Twice Breaching Kensington Palace Grounds

Police are probing motive as a former royal-protection chief questions the decision to grant initial bail.

Overview

  • Derek Egan, 39, was arrested on December 21 and again on December 23 after entering the Palace Green area at Kensington Palace.
  • He has been charged with trespass on a protected site and breaching bail conditions and has appeared before a magistrates' court.
  • Authorities say he is now in custody following the second arrest, with investigations focused on his intent and how the repeat entry occurred.
  • Reports indicate he did not access the main palace building and was detected on the publicly accessible side by security cameras.
  • William and Kate were not in residence during the incidents, and former protection head Dai Davies has urged a review of bail decisions and security procedures.