UK police officers responsible for protecting royals face action over claims they were asleep

Reuters — 

More than 20 police officers responsible for protecting the royal family have been placed on ​restricted duties after some were accused of falling ‌asleep at Windsor Castle and leaving their posts unattended, London police said.

A total of 23 officers from the Royalty and ​Specialist Protection command have been served with ​misconduct notices, with 21 of them on restricted ⁠duties, following what the force described as an urgent ​investigation launched last month, the Metropolitan Police said.

“The alleged ​behaviour falls below the high standards expected of officers, particularly in frontline protective roles,” a…

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