Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were due to open the new Metropolitan Police headquarters today.

Due to the horrific events of the Westminster terror attack on Wednesday (March 22), Buckingham Palace has confirmed the Royal opening has been postponed.

Queen Elizabeth II was due to be accompanied by Prince Philip at the event.

A spokeswoman for Buckingham Palace said: "The engagement has been postponed in light of yesterday's events.

"It will be rearranged for a later date."

The Curtis Green building featured heavily in recent James Bond films
The Curtis Green building featured heavily in recent James Bond films

New Scotland Yard now stands in The Curtis Green Building at Victoria Embankment, at the heart of the capital in Westminster.

The relocation to a smaller building was to help cut costs across the Met , with 10 Broadway sold for £370m.

Look back at New Scotland Yard over the years at 10 Broadway

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The tragic event in London has so far led to the death of four people including police officer PC Keith Palmer and the attacker.

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