American man, 24, appears in court accused of sneaking into stables at Buckingham Palace

American man, 24, appears in court accused of sneaking into stables at Buckingham Palace

  • Joseph Huang Kang, 24, is accused of sneaking into Buckingham Palace stables
  • The Royal Mews is made up of a number of stables used by the Royal Family 
  • US citizen Mr Kang appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today
  • He was bailed on condition he not step within 200 metres of Buckingham Palace


An American man has appeared in court accused of sneaking into the stables of Buckingham Palace last month.

Joseph Huang Kang, 24, is charged with trespassing in the Royal Mews on December 10, 2021.

The Royal Mews is made up of a number of stables used by the royal family at Buckingham Palace.

It is responsible for their transport and contains horses and carriages.

Joseph Huang Kang, 24, is charged with trespassing in the Royal Mews on December 10

Mr Kang was bailed on condition that he not be within 200 metres of Buckingham Palace and that he does not attempt to leave the United Kingdom

Mr Kang was bailed on condition that he not be within 200 metres of Buckingham Palace and that he does not attempt to leave the United Kingdom

The Royal Mews is made up of a number of stables used by the royal family at Buckingham Palace

The Royal Mews is made up of a number of stables used by the royal family at Buckingham Palace

Mr Kang appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court wearing a navy jacket and carrying a large duffel bag. The court heard that Mr Kang is a US citizen.

He will next appear at Westminster Magistrates’ court on February 9 of this year.

He was bailed on condition that he not be within 200 metres of Buckingham Palace and that he does not attempt to leave the United Kingdom.

Mr Kang, of the European Hotel, King’s Cross, is accused of one count of trespass on a protected site.