FAITHFUL royal staff were devastated last night after the Queen axed the Buckingham Palace Christmas party in a cost-cutting drive.
Hundreds were looking forward to the lavish bash as it is the one time they can mingle with senior Royals.
But Her Majesty was determined to show solidarity with a nation struggling with hardship and called it off after consulting senior courtiers. One worker said: "It's the first time in memory the party's been cancelled. We're all devastated as it's a great night when everyone lets their hair down."
