UMVA has learned that a shocking inquiry is underway into the conduct of a dozen Met officers guarding the King at Windsor Castle.
The investigation, launched by the Directorate of Professional Standards, follows unsettling reports that some guards left their posts unguarded and even fell asleep on duty.
Roughly thirty officers are under scrutiny, though the exact number remains undisclosed by the force.
The inquiry will determine whether those implicated should be placed on restricted duty before the end of next week.
Buckingham Palace has remained silent, and the independent police conduct office has not yet commented.
A confidential source warned that one officer may have clocked in but failed to report to the station, a breach that could jeopardise the security of the royal household.
Such allegations carry the risk of suspension and formal misconduct charges, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
The controversy is fresh in a climate still haunted by a 2021 intruder who slipped past the castle’s perimeter on Christmas Day, prompting a national security review.
The incident involved a 19‑year‑old from Southampton who was apprehended almost immediately, yet the event left lingering concerns about vulnerabilities.
