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. Witnesses described the housemaid as hysterical, reporting that she began smashing glasses and verbally abusing staff, sparking chaos that led to a police call. Bar employees were forced to intervene as the situation spiraled out of control, with claims of physical assault against the manager.
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 behavior.'
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