UK cabinet office launches inquiry into 'leaking of plans for after Queen's death'

Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the leaking of the plan

Royal aides are likely to be frustrated at the information appearing in the public domain, especially as there have been few leaks over the decades. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

An inquiry has reportedly been launched by the British cabinet office following the leaking of plans to honour the memory of the Queen following her death.

The detailed arrangements known by the codename London Bridge – which cover everything from the lowering of flags to an official address – were published by the Politico website.