Man, 25, is charged with trespassing after he was arrested in the Royal Mews near Buckingham Palace

A man has been charged with trespassing after climbing a wall near Buckingham Palace, the Metropolitan Police has said. 

Scotland Yard said a person was seen scaling a wall and entering the Royal Mews on Saturday at around 1.25am. 

Awad Rovalino, 25, of no fixed abode, has also been charged with attempted theft of a motor vehicle in the incident.  

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today. 

Buckingham Palace said no members of the Royal Family were in residence at the time, reported Sky News. 

The above map shows the location of the Royal Mews – where a man was arrested – in relation to Buckingham Palace 

The Royal Mews is where the iconic 260-year-old Gold State Coach is housed. It was most recently seen in May when it transported King Charles III back to Buckingham Palace after his coronation at Westminster Abbey

The Royal Mews is responsible for all road travel arrangements for The King and members of the Royal Family. 

It is also where the iconic 260-year-old Gold State Coach is housed. It was most recently seen on the streets of London in May when it transported King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla back to Buckingham Palace after the coronation at Westminster Abbey. 

It has been used in every coronation since 1831.