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They can’t vacuum -

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.

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They can’t vacuum -

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!

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They can’t walk all over the carpets -

Junior staff members are not allowed to walk through the center of carpets. This is reportedly to avoid damaging the threads.

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They can’t walk all over the carpets -

Royal footmen must also stick to the edges of the carpets, known as the “slow lane," next to the walls.

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Tea temperature must be checked before serving -

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.

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Tea temperature -

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.

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They must be available but discreet -

Royal employees must be readily available, but discreet at the same time.

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Royal nannies can’t say certain words -

Some words are banned from royal nannies’ vocabulary. For instance, they cannot refer to children as “kids.”

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“Kids” is strictly forbidden -

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.

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Royal nannies are professional caretakers -

Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the nanny to the Kate’s children, trained at the prestigious Norland College in Bath, England.

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They might have to stand for hours -

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.

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Ashtray -

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.

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They can’t turn their back on the King -

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.

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They couldn’t turn their back on the Queen -

The late Queen sometimes made it easier for everyone by turning her back first. This avoided the awkward backwards walk!

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Employees should avoid wearing strong scents -

Strong colognes or perfumes are a no-no in royal residences. A strong fragrance can indeed upset the royals.

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Employees should avoid wearing strong scents -

The rule was reportedly introduced after Prince Philip felt sick due to an aftershave one of his footmen wore.

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Chefs are banned from cooking certain foods -

Shellfish and food that is too spicy is not served to the royal family. 

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They must keep it formal at all times -

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."

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They must keep it formal at all times -

Instead, the former royal butler should have said: "Your majesty, dinner is served."

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Royal dogs are part of the family -

Royal chefs not only have to feed the royal family, but they also must prepare meals for their famous Corgis.

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Royal dog menu -

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.

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Royal stylists have to be creative -

The outfits are documented and carefully planned. Those worn a couple of times are usually repurposed or worn out of the public eye.

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A spin on the little black dress -

This includes the rule of packing one black outfit when traveling.

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Royal employees are not very well paid -

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!

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The royal family has a person do the dishes -

A “live-in pot washer” would make around US$22,000 a year.

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They might gain access to powerful info -

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.

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Employees have some power, after all -

"Once you are in the royal family's home, they are then at your mercy," said former royal butler Paul Kidd.

Sources: (Grunge) 

See also: The dark secrets of the British royal family

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