“Behind the Shield: Unveiling the Secrets of the Royal Bodyguards Who Stand Between the Crown and Danger”
An Intruder Once Made It Into The Queen’s Bedroom
Given how extensively guarded Buckingham Palace is, you would think it would be impossible for someone to break in. Yet, that’s exactly what happened in 1982 when 31-year-old Michael Fagan scaled a 14-foot wall and snuck through Queen Elizabeth II’s window.
Prince Philip had left the palace only an hour before the intrusion occurred. Michael’s entrance woke the queen up, but she swiftly tricked the man into walking into the arms of security. Michael didn’t seem to have any mal intent, stating he just wanted to “talk” to the queen. He ended up being hospitalized after the event.
There Have Been Multiple Accidental Firings
Fortunately, there haven’t been many firings at the royals under the watchful eye of their security. On the other hand, their protective team has had a few hiccups when it came to accidental firings. In 1992, the head of the palace’s protective services accidentally fired a plastic bullet at his own leg!
Eight years later, a police constable accidentally discharged a firearm on the royal train. Then in 2010, the queen’s chief bodyguard accidentally set off his firearm while cleaning it. These mishaps, though harmless, go to show that even the best of the best have their off days.
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