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Armed Cops Banned From Prince William and Princess Kate's Royal Residence After 'Inappropriate' Comments – Report
The Met said the officers were placed on restricted duties and received reflective practice after an internal probe found the conduct fell below misconduct standards.
- Five Metropolitan Police officers have been banned from royal residences after a female staff member at Kensington Palace complained of 'misogynistic' remarks. The Royal Household removed their access passes, preventing future palace assignments.
- The complaint, filed in October 2024, alleged 'inappropriate' comments between August 2023 and September 2024. One officer described Kensington Palace as 'full of little Hitlers' when asked to move equipment; another attempted to connect with the staffer on Facebook.
- Following an internal Metropolitan Police investigation, officials determined the officers' conduct did not meet the misconduct threshold. The Royalty and Specialist Protection unit received 'reflective practice' orders, though the Royal Household independently revoked their security passes.
- While Prince William and Princess Kate were informed of the investigation, they 'had no direct involvement' in the ban, the outlet reported. Former Metropolitan Police operational head Dai Davies expressed surprise at the volume of complaints, raising concerns about a 'culture of misogyny.'
- This incident follows a separate investigation into Royalty and Specialist Protection officers accused of sleeping on duty at Windsor Castle two weeks ago. The Metropolitan Police maintains that upholding high standards of professionalism remains a priority.
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'Full of Little Hitlers': Prince William and Kate Middleton's Staff Banned Five Protection Officers From Royal Residences Over 'Misogynistic' Behaviour
A workplace complaint inside one of Britain's most closely guarded institutions has resulted in a rare intervention involving officers assigned to royal protection duties. Five Metropolitan Police officers who worked in Royalty and Specialist Protection (RaSP) roles were reportedly barred from entering royal residences following concerns about their conduct towards a female member of staff at Kensington Palace. The incident, which prompted an in…
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