Royal guards probed for ‘sleeping on duty’ at Windsor Castle

• Metropolitan Police officers responsible for protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are currently under investigation.
• The probe follows allegations that officers fell asleep and abandoned their posts while on duty.
• The Met's Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) has launched a formal investigation, with The Sun reporting that about 30 officers are under scrutiny.
• The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed, but the Met will conduct the local inquiry.
• A decision is anticipated by the end of next week regarding whether any of the officers will be placed on restrictive duties.

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Armed police investigated over claims they fell asleep while guarding King Charles at Windsor Castle