Gun fired on royal train

London - A royal police officer let off two gun shots on the royal train while Queen Elizabeth was on board early yesterday morning…

London - A royal police officer let off two gun shots on the royal train while Queen Elizabeth was on board early yesterday morning. The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were asleep in a separate carriage when the royal protection officer discharged two shots, Scotland Yard said. The Metropolitan Police has launched an inquiry.

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