Met Police Officers Banned from Kensington Palace Over Misogynistic Remarks
Five Met Police armed guards 'banned from working at Kensington Palace over sexism and Hitler comments'

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Five Metropolitan Police officers assigned to Kensington Palace have been banned from working there following allegations of misogynistic behavior and inappropriate comments about 'little Hitlers'. An internal investigation led to their access being revoked, despite not meeting misconduct thresholds.
- 01The allegations were raised by a female staff member at Kensington Palace.
- 02The inappropriate comments reportedly occurred between August 2023 and September 2024, with an official complaint filed in October 2024.
- 03The officers underwent reflective practice as a response to the investigation's findings.
- 04The Metropolitan Police stated that the behavior fell below expected standards for frontline protective roles.
- 05Senior Royal Household staff decided to revoke the officers' access passes to prevent future work at royal palaces.
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An internal investigation by the Metropolitan Police has led to the banning of five Royalty and Specialist Protection officers from Kensington Palace due to allegations of misogynistic behavior and inappropriate remarks, including references to 'little Hitlers'. The complaints were lodged by a female staff member, with the investigation covering incidents from August 2023 to September 2024, culminating in an official complaint in October 2024. Although the inquiry concluded that the officers' conduct did not meet the threshold for misconduct, the Metropolitan Police emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of professionalism among its officers. As a result of the findings, the officers underwent reflective practice aimed at improving their future conduct. However, senior staff within the Royal Household have taken the precautionary step of revoking the officers' access passes, effectively barring them from future assignments at any royal palaces. The Metropolitan Police has reiterated its commitment to upholding trust and confidence with the public it serves, ensuring that all personnel adhere to professional standards.
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The decision to revoke access affects the officers' future assignments at royal residences, impacting security operations.
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