By Michael Powell for The Mail on Sunday
Published: 23:02 BST, 15 June 2019 | Updated: 23:14 BST, 15 June 2019
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Eton College has been rocked by allegations of child sex abuse by a senior master at the world-renowned school.
The Mail on Sunday can reveal that serious claims were made against the teacher in recent weeks at the £40,000-a-year public school which was attended by Princes William and Harry.
It is understood that the school has taken action in line with its safeguarding procedures while the allegations are investigated.
'It is a major scandal and has come as a massive shock to everyone. It's the talk of the whole school,' a source said.
Eton College has been rocked by allegations of child sex abuse by a senior master at the world-renowned school
Simon Henderson, Eton's Head Master, is understood to have brought in a child safeguarding officer from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead council to provide support and advice to the school and the alleged victim.
It is unclear if police have been called in and the Thames Valley force last night declined to comment.
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