Royal Theft: UK Police Reportedly Arrest Buckingham Palace Staffer Caught Stealing

Some missing items have been reported by Buckingham Palace hospitality team since the start of the year, with aides soon informing the Met police about these unfortunate incidents. The person responsible may have been found, after an astonishing listing popped up on an online auction website.

A royal household staffer was arrested by British law enforcement agents last week, the Daily Mail revealed, after the medal of the Master of the Household was stolen from the Buckingham Palace and then appeared on eBay as listed for £350.

The staffer was detained at the Royal Mews, part of the Queen’s residence at Buckingham Palace, on 7 August. He has reportedly been bailed while the Scotland Yard was investigating the theft incidents, which also includes the disappearance of some other high-profile items from the royal grounds, including engraved glasses, handcrafted Smythson stationery and picture frames featuring the insignia of Queen Elizabeth’s grandson Prince Harry.

The stealing of The Companion of the Order of the Bath medal belonging to Tony Johnstone-Burt OBE, Vice Admiral and the Master of the Household, from the Buckingham Palace was however the most “astonishing”, an anonymous source told the Daily Mail. According to the insider, the palace staff informed the British police about missing items this year.

During the investigation, the officers came across the eBay listings.

Vice Admiral Johnstone-Burt was awarded the medal, which signifies an order of chivalry, in 2013. As the Master of the Household, he is responsible for internal operations within the royal premises, including catering, all entertainment and ceremonial events, as well as maintenance and administration.

The Buckingham Palace did not confirm the news, arguing that they could not provide a comment on investigation by the police that was still ongoing.

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