Police are investigating allegations that officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle fell asleep while guarding the Royal Family. The Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team is the focus of the probe, according to multiple reports. The investigation follows concerns raised about conduct while officers were supposed to be carrying out security duties at the Berkshire residence. BBC News and the Guardian report that the Met confirms officers protecting the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are under investigation, though the number of officers involved is not specified by the force in its confirmation. The Sun, as cited by other outlets including the Evening Standard, is reported to have said that up to 30 officers may be affected, while other sources describe the number as unspecified. The Daily Mail also reports that the wider inquiry extends beyond Windsor, with officers placed on restricted duties and further investigations taking place at other royal residences, including Buckingham Palace. Coverage is based on the allegations and the Met’s confirmation that officers are being investigated, with details of outcomes or disciplinary actions not yet reported.
Met police investigate allegations officers fell asleep on duty at Windsor Castle
Police are investigating allegations that officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle fell asleep while guarding the Royal Family. The Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team...
- The Metropolitan Police investigates allegations that officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle fell asleep while on shift.
- The probe involves officers from the Met’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team.
- The Met confirms officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire are under investigation, though the number is not clearly stated by the force.
- Some reports cite The Sun saying up to 30 officers may be involved; other outlets describe the figure as unspecified.
- At least one outlet reports the checks extend to other royal residences, including Buckingham Palace, with officers placed on restricted duties.
Royal protection police have been put on restricted duties amid claims they slept on the job while working at Windsor Castle. Police are now investigating officers at other royal residences.
3 months agoRoyal protection police have been put on restricted duties amid claims they slept on the job while working at Windsor Castle. Police are now investigating officers at other royal residences.
3 months agoUnspecified number of officers from royalty and specialist protection team being investigated, force confirmsPolice officers accused of being asleep when they were supposed to be protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle have been placed under investigation.An unspecified number of officers from the Metropolitan police’s royalty and specialist protection team are being investigated after concerns were raised, the force confirmed. The Sun, which first reported the story, said up to 30 officers were involved. Continue reading...
3 months agoOfficers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.
3 months agoUp to 30 officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team reportedly being investigated
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