Breaking: Woman Arrested for Attempting to Break Into Prince George's School

Let me tell you, folks, this is some serious stuff. A 40-year-old woman was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 13, after allegedly attempting to break into Prince George’s school, Thomas’s Battersea, while the young royal was in class. According to reports from the Daily Mail, police were immediately called after the unidentified woman managed to gain access to the school’s premises. She was later transported to a south London police station, where she remains in custody as of now.

Here's what a Metropolitan Police spokesperson had to say in an official statement: “We’re actively working with the school, which is attended by His Royal Highness Prince George, to review its security arrangements following this incident. Police were alerted right away and officers arrived on the scene immediately after the situation was brought to light. It’s important to note that police are part of the protective security measures for the prince, and we will continue to collaborate closely with the school, which is responsible for maintaining the security of its buildings.”

A Closer Look at the Incident

Prince George on his first day of school. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

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Now, let's break this down a bit more. Kensington Palace has acknowledged the situation but declined to comment further on the specifics. This alarming event comes just days after a royal fan named Sarah Burnett-Moore, 54, expressed her concerns about the school’s security. In a candid interview with The Daily Telegraph, she recounted how she managed to walk "freely" into the school without anyone stopping her during the summer break. Sarah couldn’t help but express her disbelief at how easy it was to access the premises, saying, “I could have walked in with an IED and set it to go off on George’s first day of school. I live just 200 meters from the school, and myself and lots of neighbors are worried about the security implications as the prince’s presence will make the area a potential target for attacks.”

Prince George's School Choice

Back in March, Kensington Palace announced that Prince George, who was 4 at the time, would be attending Thomas’s Battersea School in London for the upcoming fall semester. In their official statement, the palace expressed confidence in the school’s ability to provide a happy and successful start to George's education. The institution is one of four family-run schools in London and, despite its proximity to the royal residence, Prince William and Kate Middleton chose the middle-class, southwest London branch. With a price tag of $8,300 per term, the school boasts an impressive 544 day pupils aged between four and 13.