Buckingham Palace has responded to the arrest of a royal maid during an “out of control” work party

The royal family is undoubtedly the most talked-about in the world. And from Princess Kate's triumphant return to duty, to the highly-anticipated royal Christmas plans, the Mountbatten-Windsors never fail to get the world talking.

However, it was the royal staff who made headlines this week, as a work Christmas party turned dramatic and reportedly ended in an arrest.

According to reports by The Sun, around fifty members of staff attended a Christmas party at All Bar One in London, after having had pre-party drinks at Buckingham Palace. However, according to the publication, the party became "out of control", when "a woman believed to be a housemaid aimed a punch at the manager, smashed glasses and was arrested."

The Metropolitan Police later commented on the incident, confirming to HELLO! Magazine that a 24-year-old woman had been arrested.

"On Tuesday, December 10, officers were called to a bar in Victoria Street, SW1 following reports that a customer had smashed glasses and attempted to assault a member of staff," read the statement.

"Officers attended and arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage, and being drunk and disorderly. She was taken into custody and released the following evening having been given a penalty notice for disorder."

Buckingham Palace also commented on the report, releasing a statement that the incident would be "fully investigated" and "appropriate action" would be taken.

"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," a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace announced in a statement.

"While this was an informal social gathering, 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."

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