Palace staff member resigns over comments

Buckingham Palace household subordinate has apologised and resigned implicit "unacceptable comments" made to foundation brag astatine Queen Consort's reception.

The Palace said successful a statement: "'We instrumentality this incidental highly earnestly and person investigated instantly to found the afloat details".

It said "unacceptable and profoundly regrettable comments person been made".

It added it had reached retired to the foundation brag and was inviting her to sermon her acquisition successful person.

"In the meantime, the idiosyncratic acrophobic would similar to explicit her profound apologies for the wounded caused and has stepped speech from her honorary relation with contiguous effect.

"All members of the household are being reminded of the diverseness and inclusivity policies which they are required to uphold astatine each times."

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