Jaswant Singh Chail, was 18 when he was detained in the castle grounds having been found with the weapon and wearing a metal mask on Christmas Day 2021.
In his defence, his family said he was a kind, gentle and often funny character, before his mental health declined.But the imposition of COVID national lockdowns were the backdrop for his ill-health, his barrister added.
The Star Wars fanatic went to Windsor having adopted a persona from the film franchise, which he called"Darth Chailus", his lawyer said.The metal mask Chail was wearing. Pic: Duncan Gardham/CPSChail, from Southampton, sent a WhatsApp video to family and friends apologising for what he was about to do.
Judge Mr Justice Hilliard will have to decide whether he should be jailed, detained under the Mental Health Act or face a"hybrid" order.
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