Buckingham Palace suspect revealed as dog breeder David Huber, 59, who shared message to the late Queen

New details have emerged about the man who sparked a major security scare at Buckingham Palace just days away from the Coronation.

The man who sparked a Buckingham Palace security scare after throwing shotgun cartridges over the gates has been identified as a dog breeder who shared a tribute to the late Queen.

Just days before the Coronation of King Charles III, officers detained David Huber, 59, who was in possession of a suspicious bag, as he approached the palace gates around 7pm local time.

Media tents at the palace set up to cover the ceremony were evacuated and the wider area was cordoned off from the public.

David Huber, 59, is believed to have travelled to London from his home in Cumbria.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said the man had approached officers asking to see a soldier before they told him it isn’t possible.

Huber then allegedly began throwing shotgun cartridges over the gates. He was searched and allegedly found to be in possession of a lock knife, and was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife and ammunition.

According to The Sun, Huber travelled to London from his remote Cumbrian cottage, where he breeds Hungarian Vizslas, for King Charles’s crowning on Saturday.

It is reported that on the day Queen Elizabeth died, he wrote on Facebook: “It’s a massive loss to all.”

Police at the scene outside Buckingham Palace after a man was arrested and a subsequent controlled explosion was carried out. Picture: Getty Images

As serious security questions were raised we can reveal the King left the palace just minutes earlier.

Images obtained by The Sun showed the scene moments after he was cuffed and walked backwards by cops to a waiting police van.

His rucksack was laid on the floor and the contents removed.

Inside was a copy of The Happiness Advantage by US author Shawn Achor — about using positive psychology at work to “enhance individual achievement”.

The threat came hours after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was one of the first dignitaries to meet the King at the Palace ahead of the Coronation.

The incident comes just days before the Coronation. Picture: Getty Images

Police say they are not treating the incident as terror-related and it is understood to be an isolated mental health incident.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the King and Queen were not in residence when the incident occurred.

While there were no reports of shots fired, the sounds of a large bang could be heard on footage of GB News that was broadcasting during what presenter Jacob Rees-Mogg said to be a controlled explosion live on air.

“We’re going to have to evacuate now,” a GB News presenter said just before the explosion was heard.

“I’m very sorry to say that it is good evening from me for the time being as I think that was probably a controlled explosion in the background, that’s what it sounded like to me, we will no doubt find out later.”

The surreal spectacle of Jacob Rees-Mogg broadcasting from a Portakabin outside Buckingham Palace while a controlled explosion is apparently carried out pic.twitter.com/N9PmKdtWOx

— Julian Druker (@Julian5News) May 2, 2023

The Met Police put cordons in place and confirmed items were taken for examination, according to GB News.

Chief Superintendent Joseph McDonald said the majority of cordons had since been lifted and roads were reopened.

“Officers worked immediately to detain the man and he has been taken into police custody. There have been no reports of any shots fired, or any injuries to officers or members of the public,” he said.

“Officers remain at the scene and further inquiries are ongoing.”

Originally published as Buckingham Palace suspect revealed as dog breeder David Huber, 59, who shared message to the late Queen