Boris Johnson's former aide who organised the 'BYOB' lockdown-busting party is set to become the ambassador to the alcohol-free nation of Saudi Arabia, it has been reported.
Martin Reynolds, known as 'Party Marty', left his role as one of No10's most senior officials in February, amid an exodus of staff as Partygate rocked Westminster.
The recruitment process at the Foreign Office is still underway, according to Sky News, but Mr Reynolds is expected to take up the position in Riyadh.
Mr Reynolds, the PM's former principal private secretary, sent an email to No10 officials during the first lockdown inviting them to "make the most of the lovely weather and have some socially distanced drinks" in the garden.
The email specifically asked officials to "bring your own booze" on May 20 2020.
Alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia, where Mr Reynolds is expected to be headed.
The Prime Minister has admitted being at the party for around 25 minutes to “thank groups of staff” but claimed he believed "implicitly" that it was a “work event”.
Even his wife Carrie had flocked to the garden to enjoy the weather, the Mirror understands.
Less than an hour before the gathering, which started at 6pm, Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden told the public at the daily No10 briefing to stick to meeting in pairs outdoors despite the sunshine.
Mr Reynolds left No10 after the PM's former policy chief and trusted aide Muira Mirza and top Downing Street spin doctor Jack Doyle made their exits.
At the time, a number of Tory MPs claimed their dramatic exits' was part of the PM's plan to change culture in Downing Street.
Stuart Anderson tweeted: "On Monday Boris Johnson promised MPs change.
"Tonight we see that change starting to happen and I welcome this quick action by the Prime Minister."
In a tweet liked by Mr Anderson, Chris Clarkson added: "Earlier this week the PM promised the Parliamentary Party swift and decisive change at No.10 to get us back on course and focused on people's priorities - pleased to see true to his word he's delivering."
The messages paint a completely different picture to the words of Ms Mirza in her letter to the PM.
She said she urged Mr Johnson to apologise for accusing Mr Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile but "despite my urging you did not apologise for the misleading impression you gave."
Ms Mirza has been a huge asset to the PM's journey from City Hall through to Downing Street.
A No 10 spokesperson said: "Dan Rosenfield offered his resignation to the Prime Minister earlier today, which has been accepted.
“Martin Reynolds also informed the Prime Minister of his intention to stand down from his role as Principal Private Secretary and the Prime Minister has agreed to this.
“He has thanked them both for their significant contribution to government and No 10, including work on the pandemic response and economic recovery.
“They will continue in their roles while successors are appointed, and recruitment for both posts is underway."
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke said “the last days of Rome, I think, were more fun” when asked if the Prime Minister's days were coming to an end.
When asked if "it feel like the last days of Rome in there", Mr Clarke responded, “it doesn’t. I mean… the last days of Rome, I think, were more fun.”
