King Charles is hiring a part-time housekeeper at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, but the role offers the Scottish minimum wage of £12 per hour. The position, advertised on the Royal website, requires 20 hours of work per week across four days.
The job description calls for someone who can deliver “extraordinary service in incredible surroundings” and upholds the “highest standards” of housekeeping. Duties include cleaning and caring for interiors and items, as well as welcoming guests at functions and events. The role may also involve travel to other royal residences.
Benefits include 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30), a pension scheme, and leave options for parents or volunteering. The King typically spends one week each summer at Holyroodhouse for official engagements. The advert does not specify the level of contact with the Royal Family or exact housekeeping tasks.
This recruitment follows a recent advert for a Chef de Parti based at Buckingham Palace, with accommodation and meals offered for a salary adjustment. King Charles is currently convalescing at Sandringham after being diagnosed with a form of cancer in February.
