life back. thejudge praised britney spears for her courage in making that statement and she said that another court hearing will be set up which britney spears will be able to present her formal application to have the conservatorship dissolved. buckingham palace has admitted it has to "do better" in terms of recruiting staff from ethnic minorities. the lack of diversity was revealed in the latest annual report into the public funding of the monarchy. the sovereign grant has also highlighted a reduction in income from visits to royal palaces and some sharp cuts in expenditure. here's our royal correspondent, nick witchell. it is the institution which stands at the pinnacle of national life. but now for the first time, buckingham palace has conceded that it has not done enough to promote diversity within the royal household. the publication of the palace�*s annual report has accompanied by remarks by a senior royal official.