Cannabis found in Palace kitchen

Police raided kitchens at Buckingham Palace

Cannabis leaves have been discovered in the Queen's kitchen at Buckingham Palace, Scotland Yard has confirmed.

A minute quantity of cannabis was found

Police raided the kitchen of the Palace in the early hours of Saturday morning, finding a small quantity of cannabis.

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: "A very small quantity of a cannabis plant was discovered and has been taken away by police for examination.

"The amount involved is minute and probably not useable.

"There have been no arrests and it is uncertain whether there will any further action taken."

The Queen has demanded a search for the culprit

The News of the World newspaper says the alert was raised by a member of the Palace staff, who tipped off the Royalty Protection Squad.

A Royal source tells the paper that a furious Queen has demanded a full search for the culprit.

Buckingham Palace has refused to comment on the discovery.

A spokeswoman said: "It is a police matter and nothing to do with us."