Man arrested after climbing into Royal Mews near Buckingham Palace
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The man, who did not make it into the Palace or the gardens, was arrested for trespassing on a protected site and taken to a London police station.
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Metropolitan police stand outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in May 2023 (AFP)
The Metropolitan Police in London announced Saturday that a man was detained for trespassing after officers were alerted that someone climbed into the Royal Mews near Buckingham Palace.
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The Met police announced that officers responded to a person climbing the wall at 1:25 AM (0025 GMT) on Saturday, adding that a 25-year-old man was apprehended.
The man, who did not make it into the Palace or the gardens, was arrested for trespassing on a protected site and taken to a London police station.
The Royal Mews, which houses carriages and stables, as well as contemporary automobiles, manages royal transport for King Charles III and members of the Royal Family.
There have been previous intrusions at royal properties, including Buckingham Palace.
One of the most notable security breaches occurred in 1982 when Michael Fagan gained access to Queen Elizabeth II's bedroom and spent 10 minutes chatting to her before she could raise the alarm.
He reportedly walked into her chamber and perched on the edge of the bed for a discussion with the agitated Queen before being lured out by the offer of a shot of whiskey by a court employee.
In May, UK police arrested members of an anti-monarchy group, Republic, as they prepared to protest along the route of a procession for the coronation of King Charles III.
