There has been so much press lately about White House security — or lack thereof, depending upon the situation. It sounds like the U.S. is not the only country dealing with some major leaks, though. Queen Elizabeth II employs 800 live-in employees at Buckingham Palace and, while they are not allowed to have guests there, her staff can bring company back to their individual quarters at St. James's Palace. As long as guests are signed in at the front desk, they can stay the night. And apparently, thanks to apps like Tinder and Grindr, many are sleeping over.
According to royal insiders, this is causing a bit of concern among those closest to the royals.
A source explains, "There are real and serious security concerns at Buckingham Palace about members of staff use of dating apps such as Tinder, which can be rather sleazy. Palace police are particularly unhappy about the number of guests of servants staying overnight, especially when they may have only just met on Tinder. It is a security nightmare, especially in the current climate."
Supposedly, some guests are grilled before doing the proverbial "walk of shame" the next morning, but that does not mean everyone passing through palace doors was really there for a night of fun.
Sources say this has always been an issue, but new dating applications are making it easier for staffers to connect with strangers, and that causes serious safety concerns for security. While the palace is supposed to be extremely secure, it obviously has a really vulnerable spot in staff rules.
While the royals have no right to control the lives of their employees, they are leaving themselves open for a serious security breach.
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