the bodyguard story sounds pretty serious. i was wondering if perhaps her parents had made the arrangements but i think if that were the case it would be through a private security firm and not scotland yard...IF it's true.
My first thought was the same - that her parents had hired a bodyguard for her nights out. However if it is true that she is now receiving protection at the taxpayer expense, I would think that there will be a forthcoming announcement perhaps in the spring or summer otherwise I think the royal family will have a lot of explaining to do about the cost. There have already been stories about Beatrice and Eugenie running up protection services bills.