Drama for King Charles at Buckingham Palace – just hours after he hosted royals at annual Christmas lunch
December 21, 2022 - 07:41 GMT Gemma Strong The British royal family were in high spirits on Tuesday as they gathered at Windsor Castle for a festive Christmas lunch.King Charles and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, welcomed loved ones including Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence, Mike and Zara Tindall with their children, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex and their daughter, Lady Louise.
However, just hours later and there were dramatic scenes at another primary royal residence – Buckingham Palace.Shortly after 10pm, someone sparked a fire at the gates of the Palace before being taken to the ground by a police officer. The Met Police said in a statement:"Shortly after 22.08hrs on Tuesday, 20 December, a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after a small fire was seen near the Buckingham Palace gates.
The family have celebrated Christmas separately for the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the late Queen spending the festive period at Windsor Castle last year and in 2020. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sign up to The Royal Explainer newsletter to receive your weekly dose of royal features and other exclusive content straight to your inbox.
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