LONDON (Reuters) - A former member of Prince Charles' staff is accusing his household of sex discrimination, the heir-to-the-throne's office says.
"The former employee has filed a complaint alleging unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and victimisation on the grounds of sex," a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
She added the prince's office intended to contest the complaint "vigorously", but declined to give further details.
Royal sources said the complaint was filed by Elaine Day, who worked as a personal assistant in Charles' staff for five years before leaving earlier this year.
Charles has been plagued in recent years by problems relating to his staff.
Allegations of misconduct by Charles's servants, including a gay rape and the sale of royal gifts, led to an investigation last year. He has also been embarrassed by a series of lurid tales from a former butler of his ex-wife Princess Diana.
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