On October 13, 2024, masked burglars broke into the Windsor Castle estate, stealing farm vehicles while Prince William, Kate, and their children were asleep nearby.

The incident occurred around 11:45 PM and was kept under wraps until November 18, 2024, due to an ongoing police investigation.

Authorities are actively searching for the masked individuals involved in the burglary, but no arrests have been made yet.

Sources suggest that the intruders had likely monitored the estate beforehand, indicating a premeditated plan to execute the burglary without detection.

Although alarms are installed at Windsor Castle, the break-in was only discovered after the security barrier at Shaw Farm Gate was breached.

Concerns have been raised about security at Windsor Castle, particularly after armed police were removed from two main entrances due to a shortage of qualified officers.

The Metropolitan Police stated that security arrangements are continuously reassessed based on the perceived level of threat, but they do not comment on specific security measures for protected individuals.

This incident highlights the vulnerability of royal properties and raises questions about the safety of security personnel.

Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have declined to comment on the security breach, adhering to their standard protocol regarding such matters.

The incident follows a previous security breach in 2021 when an individual armed with a crossbow trespassed onto the grounds, raising ongoing concerns about royal security.

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The burglary site was located over a mile away from Windsor Castle, further complicating the investigation.