Met police officers accused of sleeping while on duty protecting royal family
An investigation has been launched into Metropolitan police officers accused of sleeping while on duty at Windsor Castle. The inquiry involves an unspecified number of officers from the royalty and specialist protection team. The allegations include leaving posts unattended and failing to meet expected standards of conduct.
- ▪The Metropolitan police confirmed an investigation into officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle.
- ▪Up to 30 officers are reportedly involved in the allegations of sleeping on duty.
- ▪The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been informed and the Met's directorate of professional standards is conducting the inquiry.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 13:57:35 GMT |
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The Met said an investigation had been launched regarding ‘the conduct of a number of officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle’. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianView image in fullscreenThe Met said an investigation had been launched regarding ‘the conduct of a number of officers on protective duties at Windsor Castle’. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianMetropolitan policeMet police officers accused of sleeping while on duty protecting royal familyUnspecified number of officers from royalty and specialist protection team being investigated, force confirmsMatthew WeaverSun 17 May 2026 09.57 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 09.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePolice officers accused of being asleep when they were supposed to be protecting the royal family at…
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