On the lighter side


This out of London...

After a year of rumors, lawsuits and tabloid intrusions, the British royal family is dealing with another scandal after a Sunday newspaper revealed that a servant has starred in a gay porn film.

According to The People, as well as appearing in the film, which was never released, Steve Kaye is keen to sell to the highest bidder his stories of orgies and drug taking at the palace.

He claims that security is slack at Buckingham Palace, and that poorly paid servants often organize parties involving drugs and sex, despite senior royals being in attendance.

The 25-year-old Kaye, who works part time in a clothes shop, was due to work at Sandringham Palace on Christmas day serving Queen Elizabeth II (news - web sites), the tabloid claims, although it is thought the revelations will lead to him being fired.

Sources told the newspaper that the footman's porn film, shot nearly four years ago, was too hardcore for the U.K. market. His participation in the film, however, could have posed a blackmail threat, the newspaper reported.

The royal family has not commented on the incident, which rounds off another difficult year that included conspiracy theories over the death of Princess Diana, lawsuits from her butler Paul Burrell and a "comedy terrorist" gate-crashing at Prince William's birthday party. The family was tainted further by rumors of gay rape within Buckingham Palace, while servants of Prince Charles were criticized for their handling of the problem.

However, the story that gained most coverage was one that could not be mentioned in U.K. press for legal reasons, and linked a senior royal with a servant.

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I am beginning to think that Buckingham Palace must be a very interesting place to live. You almost need a score card to keep up with the events there these days.