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Met Police Cites 23 Guards for Sleeping at Windsor Castle

6/1/2026

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Metropolitan Police issued misconduct notices to 23 royal-family protection officers.
Twenty-one were placed on restricted duties after accusations they fell asleep on guard at Windsor Castle.
Two officers not on restricted duties will not be deployed to royal residences while the investigation continues.
The Sun first reported that officers left their posts unattended.
Metropolitan Police said the behavior fell below standards and enquiries are under way at other royal residences.

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Metropolitan Police issued misconduct notices to 23 royal-family protection officers.
Twenty-one were placed on restricted duties after accusations they fell asleep on guard at Windsor Castle.
Two officers not on restricted duties will not be deployed to royal residences while the investigation continues.
The Sun first reported that officers left their posts unattended.
Metropolitan Police said the behavior fell below standards and enquiries are under way at other royal residences.