Policeman Loses Balance - Damages 19th Century Painting Belonging To Queen

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A POLICEMAN has damaged a 19th century painting belonging to Queen Elizabeth II after losing his balance while closing a window.

The painting was by a little-known 19th century artist called Morley, police and Buckingham Palace sources said.

"At 20.30 on August 10 a police officer accidentally damaged a painting at St James's Palace while carrying out routine duties," Scotland Yard said.

He had stood on a chair to close a window and lost his balance. He grabbed the curtains, then toppled to the floor.

On picking himself up he saw a gaping hole in the picture.

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