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.