Boris Johnson's Apology To Queen Over "BYOB" Party Before Prince Philip Funeral

"It's deeply regrettable that this took place at a time of national mourning and Number 10 has apologised to the palace," a spokesman at UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office told reporters.

The UK government on Friday apologised to Queen Elizabeth II, after revelations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's staff broke coronavirus restrictions by partying on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.

"It is deeply regrettable that this took place at a time of national mourning and Number 10 (Downing Street) has apologised to the palace," Johnson's official spokesman told reporters.

The message to the 95-year-old head of state is understood to have been sent through official channels by telephone, and not personally sent by Johnson, who is under growing pressure to quit after a slew of similar allegations.

Johnson has so far tried to weather the storm of public and political outrage, apologising in parliament this week for attending one of the events in May 2020.