Met Police investigate Royalty unit officers over Windsor duty lapses

Police officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection unit are being investigated after allegations that they slept while on duty and left posts unattended during protective duties at Windsor Castle, where King Charles and Queen Camilla receive security coverage. The probe was launched after concerns were raised about the conduct of several officers, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The force said its Directorate of Professional Standards has started an urgent investigation and that the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed. In a statement, the Met said the allegations include officers leaving posts unattended and sleeping while on duty, adding that the conduct “falls below the high standards expected of officers, particularly in frontline protective roles.” The Met also said the IOPC concluded that the matter would be investigated locally by the Met, while the Directorate of Professional Standards assesses whether any of the officers under investigation should be placed on restricted duties.

A decision on whether any officers should be moved to restricted duties is expected before the end of next week. Buckingham Palace declined...