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

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Windsor Castle is regularly used for both private stays and state occasions.

More than 20 police officers responsible for protecting the British 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 say.

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 spokesperson for the force said.