Times People Tried To Assassinate Members Of The British Royal Family

Prince George remains one of the cutest little royals on the planet. Yet, his natural charm and adorableness haven’t thwarted Islamic State terrorists from targeting him (via News 18). Fortunately, United Kingdom forces intercepted the messages, which were encrypted and sent on the Telegram app. The man sending the messages, Husnain Rashid, of Nelson, Lancashire, eventually confessed to the terror plot and several others targeting Prince George.

Rashid also encouraged so-called lone-wolf attackers to come after the tiny Windsor on his way to and from school, according to The Guardian. Among his most frightening posts was an image of Prince George’s school with two jihadist fighters in masks superimposed on top. The picture included the address of the school and the ominous wording, “Even the royal family will not be left alone. School starts early.”

But the threats didn’t stop there. Rashid also exhorted fellow terrorists to target people in football stadiums, Wimbledon, the 2017 election, and more. Millions of would-be criminals may have seen his incendiary posts. He also spent plenty of time applauding others for violent acts of terror worldwide. Fortunately, no evidence exists showing others took his lead, but the messages remain chilling. They also point to the dangers faced by the royal family in the 21^st century due to globalism, the internet, and easy travel access between nations.