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Junior staff members are not allowed to walk through the center of carpets. This is reportedly to avoid damaging the threads.
According to Dumfries House's hospitality manager, Evan Samson, King Charles is very specific about the temperature his tea is served, so a thermometer is used to ensure it’s perfect.
Royal footmen must also stick to the edges of the carpets, known as the “slow lane," next to the walls.
Instead, employees must sweep the floors, including the carpets. It sounds somewhat archaic, but you won’t hear the sound of a vacuum cleaner at a royal residence!
The King likes his Earl Grey or English breakfast tea at 100°C (212°F) and his green tea at 70°C (158°F). Extra milk is served on the side.
Royal servants are not allowed to vacuum. Yes, most royal palaces are covered in carpets, but even so, they can’t use a vacuum cleaner.
According to former Buckingham Palace chef, Darren McGrady, the menus consisted of protein such as chicken, beef, rabbit, or liver, mixed with cabbage and rice.
Instead, the former royal butler should have said: "Your majesty, dinner is served."
The rule was reportedly introduced after Prince Philip felt sick due to an aftershave one of his footmen wore.
Former royal butler Paul Kidd recalls a moment when he told the Queen, "Your majesty, your dinner's ready." A somewhat casual tone that left her "slightly irritated."
A “live-in pot washer” would make around US$22,000 a year.
Royal chefs not only have to feed the royal family, but they also must prepare meals for their famous Corgis.
While salaries vary, depending on the function, the average housekeeping assistant or butler takes home around US$19,000 per year. Keep in mind though that accommodation is usually free, which in London is worth a fortune!
The late Queen sometimes made it easier for everyone by turning her back first. This avoided the awkward backwards walk!
Royal servants must be prepared to stand for hours. Former royal butler, Peter Russell, recalls a particular royal for whom he had to stand nearby with an ashtray.
Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the nanny to the Kate’s children, trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, England.
While most of us commoners do use the word, the royals find it inappropriate, because it is the word used for baby goats. “Children” must be used instead.
"Once you are in the royal family's home, they are then at your mercy," said former royal butler Paul Kidd.
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The royal in question was Princess Margaret. "At a banquet for instance or a big social function, it meant you had to dance attendance on her all night long by possibly just standing to her left or right with an ashtray so she didn't have to look to see where she flicked her ash," he recalls.
But being a fly on the wall also gives royal employees some power, as they may witness and gain information that can be used against the royals.
Some words are banned from royal nannies’ vocabulary. For instance, they cannot refer to children as “kids.”
Royal employees must be readily available, but discreet at the same time.
The outfits are documented and carefully planned. Those worn a couple of times are usually repurposed or worn out of the public eye.
This is rude, not only for staff, but for everyone else who meets the King. Members of staff will walk backwards out of a room to avoid turning their back on His Majesty.
Shellfish and food that is too spicy is not served to the royal family.
Strong colognes or perfumes are a no-no in royal residences. A strong fragrance can indeed upset the royals.
This includes the rule of packing one black outfit when traveling.
Working for the British royal family is not for everyone. Indeed, there are many jobs available as a royal member of staff, but in this gallery we'll focus on those who work closer to the royals. These include royal footmen, domestic servants, butlers, and kitchen staff, among others. Those working for the royal family must follow a specific set of rules, due to the unique nature of their jobs. Did you know, for instance, that Princess Margaret had a royal butler just to hold an ashtray when she was partying?
Browse through this gallery and learn more about the rules employees of the British royal family must follow.
Rules employees of the British royal family must follow
Do you know at what temperature King Charles drinks his tea?
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Working for the British royal family is not for everyone. Indeed, there are many jobs available as a royal member of staff, but in this gallery we'll focus on those who work closer to the royals. These include royal footmen, domestic servants, butlers, and kitchen staff, among others. Those working for the royal family must follow a specific set of rules, due to the unique nature of their jobs. Did you know, for instance, that Princess Margaret had a royal butler just to hold an ashtray when she was partying?
Browse through this gallery and learn more about the rules employees of the British royal family must follow.