An event intended to be a casual gathering for employees of Buckingham Palace took an unexpected turn into a tumultuous situation this week, with a palace maid reportedly being taken into custody due to her involvement in what has been characterized as a “bar fracas.”

The Metropolitan Police of London confirmed their involvement, stating they were summoned to a Central London bar on Tuesday evening to manage a situation that had escalated into violence. A 24-year-old woman, identified as a member of the Royal Family’s domestic staff, was taken into custody on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct due to intoxication, according to police statements.

The Sun newspaper, which initially reported the incident, suggested that the woman in question is believed to be a maid in the palace and was participating in a casual evening with approximately 50 fellow employees.

A representative for the palace informed the BBC that the group had decided to continue their social gathering at the bar following an early evening reception at the palace. The spokesperson made it clear that the event was an informal social occasion, not an official Palace Christmas party. Regardless, the incident will be thoroughly investigated and appropriate actions will be taken following a rigorous disciplinary process.

The police were called to the scene following reports that a patron was creating a disturbance in the bar, including smashing glasses and allegedly trying to assault a staff member. People magazine reported that the police department hasn’t confirmed the identity or occupation of the individual arrested.

An eyewitness shared with The Sun that the woman’s actions were unlike anything they had previously witnessed in a bar setting, saying, “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.”

This incident serves as a reminder that even in the most prestigious of settings, unexpected situations can unfold, underlining the importance of maintaining a sense of decorum and respect in all social situations.

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