Intruder arrested after security breach near Prince William, Kate Middleton’s residence

Prince William and Kate Middleton have found themselves at the center of a security concern once again after a man was arrested for trespassing into Kensington Palace.

The incident occurred while the Prince and Princess of Wales were away for the Christmas holidays, reported Daily Express.

Police had discovered that the man, Derek Egan, had entered the grounds of Kensington Palace on two occasions just days apart.

“Met Police Royal and Specialist Protection Command officers found him on the grounds on December 21 and 23,” the report claimed.

Officers later arrested the suspect, who was carrying a “heavy rucksack” at the time and has since been charged with trespassing.

The man remained in custody after causing disruption during court proceedings and refusing to attend an earlier hearing.

District Judge Sam Goozee proceeded with the case even though Egan was not present. "I am going to proceed in a hearing in his absence on January 6 in view of his disorderly behaviour to officers of the court and the court itself,” he said.

"I am not granting him bail on the basis that if he is convicted, there is a real possibility he will receive a custodial sentence."

The Crown Prosecution Service said the case is being treated seriously because it involves the safety of the Royal family.

"The charges need the Attorney General's consent because of national security concerns, but in this case security concerns against the Royal Family,” they said.

“The Attorney General needs to consider any further security risks before granting consent to prosecute."