Scotland Yard has launched an urgent investigation into Metropolitan Police officers stationed at Windsor Castle after allegations surfaced that some fell asleep while on protective duty and abandoned their posts.

Officers from the Met Police's Royalist and Specialist Protection team responsible for security at Windsor Castle are being investigated amid claims they fell asleep on the job

The probe comes after recent security breaches at the 13-acre castle estate that regularly hosts high-profile official events and houses members of the royal family.