Met Police slash security at Trooping the Colour as private firm takes over major royal events

“Met Police slash security at Trooping the Colour as private firm takes over major royal events”

The Metropolitan Police will reduce the number of officers assigned to Trooping the Colour and other major military ceremonies in London, handing most security duties to a private contractor instead. The force has removed what sources told the Telegraph to be "the vast majority" of its policing provision for the King's birthday parade, along with gun salutes and the Changing of the Guard. Under the revised arrangements, due to come into effect next month, only a "minimal" police presence will…