Hospital staff 'disciplined' for removing plaque as it had Prince Andrew's name on it

Investigation launched after staff removed plaque with Duke of York's name from hospital chapel

Staff 'asked to bring it back' but failed to do so

Hospital staff have been 'disciplined' after a plaque bearing Prince Andrew's name was removed from a hospital chapel.

The plaque was removed from the chapel at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset, in March this year.

It is understood that staff were asked to bring it back, but failed to do so.

An investigation has been launched into the incident, and a number of staff members have been disciplined.

A spokesperson for the hospital said: "We can confirm that an investigation has been launched into the removal of a plaque from the chapel at Musgrove Park Hospital.

"A number of staff members have been disciplined as a result of the investigation.

"We are unable to comment further at this time."

It is not known why the plaque was removed.

Prince Andrew has been under fire in recent months following his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Duke of York has denied any wrongdoing, but he has stepped down from public duties.

Timeline of events: * March 2022: Plaque removed from Musgrove Park Hospital chapel * April 2022: Investigation launched into the incident * May 2022: Staff members disciplined Who has been disciplined? * A number of staff members have been disciplined, but it is not known who they are. Why was the plaque removed? * The reason for the plaque's removal is not known. What is Prince Andrew's connection to the hospital? * Prince Andrew is a patron of the hospital. What is Prince Andrew's current status? * Prince Andrew has stepped down from public duties following his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.