Buckingham Palace maid arrested for assault after staff Christmas party descends into drunken chaos
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Buckingham Palace housemaid was arrested after a staff Christmas party erupted into chaos, with glasses smashed and punches thrown at a popular bar near the royal residence. It was shocking.” The night began with a festive drinks reception at Buckingham Palace at 4pm before nearly 50 members of staff walked the short distance to the bustling bar. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson distanced the incident from the royal household, stating: “We are aware of an incident outside the workplace involving a number of Household staff who had previously attended an early evening reception at the Palace. “While this was an informal social gathering and not an official Palace Christmas party, the facts will be fully investigated, with a robust disciplinary process followed in relation to individual staff and appropriate action taken.” The arrest serves as a cautionary tale, with experts warning that Christmas office parties can sometimes spiral out of control.
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