Charles hit with sex claim
2004-08-24 20:35
London - A woman who worked as a secretary for Prince Charles has filed a complaint against him, claiming sex discrimination and unfair dismissal, officials said on Tuesday.
Elaine Day worked as a personal assistant during her five years in employment at Clarence House, Prince Charles's London residence, before she left earlier this year.
Paddy Harverson, communications secretary to the Prince of Wales, said Day's claim was filed at Croydon employment tribunal.
"The former employee has filed a complaint alleging unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and victimisation on the grounds of sex," he said.
"We will be contesting the complaint vigorously."
A spokesperson for the employment tribunal said Day's complaint was filed last week.
Prince Charles has about three weeks to respond to it, and a hearing has not been scheduled yet, said the spokesperson.
- SAPA