UMVA has learned that a string of unsettling incidents involving Metropolitan Police officers tasked with guarding the royal family has erupted into a full‑blown inquiry.
It began when a female staff member lodged a formal complaint after enduring a barrage of lewd remarks, one of which likened Kensington Palace to “a den of little Hitlers.” The accusation sent shockwaves through the force, prompting an immediate review of conduct.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the Directorate of Professional Standards concluded that the officers’ behavior fell short of the department’s expectations, yet it did not rise to the level of formal misconduct.
But the controversy did not stop at crude comments. Separate reports surfaced alleging that several members of the Royalty and Specialist Protection team abandoned their posts and even fell asleep while on duty at Windsor Castle.
The gravity of these claims forced the Metropolitan Police to launch a joint investigation with the Independent Office for Police Conduct, signaling that the matter is being taken with utmost seriousness.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that a decision on whether any of the implicated officers will be reassigned to restrictive duties is slated for the end of next week, a timeline that underscores the urgency of restoring public confidence.
Insiders say the force is under mounting pressure to demonstrate that its guardians of the crown abide by the highest standards of professionalism, lest the erosion of trust become irreversible.
