On Saturday, British authorities announced the arrest of a man who took a weapon onto the grounds of Windsor Castle while Queen Elizabeth and her family were inside celebrating Christmas.

According to local police, the 19-year-old suspected intruder is being jailed on allegations of breaching or trespassing on a protected place and possessing an "offensive weapon,"

"We can confirm security processes were triggered within moments of the man entering the grounds and he did not enter any buildings," Thames Valley Police Superintendent Rebecca Mears said. "The incident has been communicated to members of the Royal Family. We consider that there is no greater hazard to the public."

The breach occurred at 8:30 a.m. on Christmas morning, according to police.

Queen Elizabeth II, 95, her son Prince Charles, and other royal family members celebrate Christmas at Windsor Castle this year when Covid-19 disrupted plans to travel to Sandringham, the royal estate in eastern England where the family is customarily spending the holiday.

Later in the morning, members of the royal family were seen coming for a Christmas service at Windsor Castle's St. George Chapel.

The Queen broadcast a pre-recorded Christmas greeting in which she paid respect to her late husband, Prince Philip.

The typical holiday message alluded to the challenges faced by many people worldwide who celebrate the holiday without family and are still at risk from a new Covid type.

"While Christmas is a time of joy and good cheer for many, it can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones," she remarked during the televised statement with a framed portrait of herself and her husband. "This year, more than any other, I understand why."

While the pandemic complicates celebrations this year, she observed that "we can still enjoy the many happy traditions."