Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge Intruded by Confused Tourists

Confusion and bewilderment struck the Royal Lodge in Windsor as two unsuspecting tourists breached the gates of Prince Andrew's estate.

The incident unfolded when a malfunction in the security gates paved the way for the visitors to venture into the grounds, seizing the opportunity to explore the prestigious estate.

Located within the Windsor estate, the Royal Lodge serves as the current residence of the Duke of York, Prince Andrew.

As the tourists crossed the threshold into the estate, a conspicuous gap in the wrought iron gates beckoned them in, with no security personnel in sight to deter their unauthorized entry.

Reports suggest that the individual responsible for gate monitoring may have been stationed in a nearby hut at the time of the intrusion.

It is believed that the tourists attempted to widen the gap in the gates further to gain a closer glimpse of the Royal Lodge's surroundings, oblivious to the potential security breach they were committing.

Photographs captured at the scene depict a man engaging with the tourists, who appeared to retreat from the gates before kneeling down to inspect the entranceway.

The duration for which the intruders roamed the estate undetected remains uncertain, raising concerns about the adequacy of security measures in place at the Royal Lodge.

The Royal Lodge, boasting an opulent 30 bedrooms and sprawling across 98 acres of land in Windsor, has served as the cherished abode of Prince Andrew and his former spouse, Sarah Ferguson, fondly known as Fergie, for over two decades.

This incident is not the first breach of security at the estate, as past occurrences have seen individuals attempting unauthorized access.

In a previous incident in 2021, Thames Valley Police confirmed the apprehension of a woman, self-identifying as Irene Windsor, who purported to be Prince Andrew's fiancée.

She managed to infiltrate the estate under the guise of attending a formal dinner, claiming residence on the premises and even possessing maps of the property in her possession.

Despite the woman's unauthorized presence on the grounds for approximately 20 minutes, no reports indicated any aggressive behavior or threats from her.

Subsequently, she was found in possession of a cat-shaped self-defense key ring but did not employ it in a threatening manner.

Following her arrest for trespassing, the woman was later sectioned under the Mental Health Act by authorities.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police disclosed that the 43-year-old intruder was initially detained for trespassing at the Royal Lodge and subsequently placed under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

Reassuring the public, the spokesperson emphasized that there was no perceived threat to individuals present at the site during the intrusion, highlighting the swift response by law enforcement to mitigate any potential risks.