Wayne Couzens has been charged with the murder and kidnap of Sarah Everard.
The serving police officer, 48, will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.
Rosemary Ainslie, Head of Special Crime at the CPS, said: “Following a referral of evidence by the Metropolitan Police related to the death of Sarah Everard, the CPS has authorised the police to charge Wayne Couzens with murder and kidnapping.
“He will appear at Westminster magistrates' court tomorrow (13 March) for his first hearing.
“The function of the CPS is not to decide whether a person is guilty of a criminal offence, but to make fair, independent and objective assessments about whether it is appropriate to present charges to a court to consider.
“Criminal proceedings are now active and nothing should be published that could jeopardise the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
Human remains were found in woodland in Kent this week and today Scotland Yard confirmed the body was that of Sarah Everard.
It comes after her family had paid tribute to her as a "shining example to us all", describing her as a daughter and sister who "brought so much joy to our lives".
In a statement released on their behalf by the Metropolitan Police, the 33-year-old marketing executive's family appealed for information to help the force's investigation after human remains were found on Wednesday.
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The remains have now been formally identified and Sarah's family have been informed.
A Met Office spokesman said on Twitter: "Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave has sadly confirmed the body found in the woodland in Kent has been identified as Sarah Everard.
"Our thoughts are with Sarah's family and loved ones at this difficult time."
