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Underwear keeper and piper alarm clock: 10 of strange posts at Queen Elizabeth II's court

'16.05.2019'

Source: Adme

The royal palace is a complex system. In Buckingham Palace, there are hundreds of workers, among whom, besides the maids, the gardener and the cooks, there are very specific ones. For example, in the possession of Elizabeth II you can meet a carver for meat, a keeper of linen or a designer portiere.

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AdMe.ru I found out what unusual employees are periodically required to serve the Queen of England. Perhaps there is a vacancy of your dreams.

1. The caretaker of the swans

  • Responsibilities: conduct an annual census of swans on the Thames.

This unusual post has been occupied by biologist Christopher Perrins since 1993. Previously, he combined it with the work of the birdman, but now these are two different positions.

The queen owns all the mute swans in the kingdom, but uses her property rights only in certain parts of the Thames.

2. Prince of Wales Harper

  • Responsibilities: speeches at official events.

In 2000, Prince Chalz revived the tradition of appointing Welsh harpers to develop and encourage young talents. Since 2015, this position has been held by Ann Denham. She plays the Prince of Wales harp and wears an official service badge, which is transmitted from the musician to the musician.

3. Junior furniture keeper

  • Responsibilities: performing procedures to maintain the furniture collection in proper condition.

In May 2019, this vacancy is still relevant. To get the position of junior keeper of precious furniture, you need to have experience in the field of conservation of art collections and restoration, as well as know firsthand about the process of upholstering furniture. You need to work full time, from Monday to Friday.

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Buckingham Palace. Photo: Depositphotos

4. Stallmeister

  • Responsibilities: check royal stables.

The main equestrian Elizabeth II is obliged to attend all ceremonies when the queen rides or in a horse-drawn carriage, and keep order in the stables.

Now this post is occupied by Baron Vesti.

5. Helicopter pilot

  • Responsibilities: the role of co-pilot in a helicopter Sikorsky S76 C ++.

In April 2019, the English monarchs were looking for a helicopter pilot with a lot of experience and the appropriate category for their team. In the requirements for candidates, recruiters also indicated sociability, attentiveness, initiative, and problem solving skills. The last point may be an indirect confirmation of what is written in the press: in the opinion of journalists, the previous professional quit due to disagreements with the Duchess of Sussex.

6. Piper queen

  • Responsibilities: play 9 in the morning for 15 minutes under the queen's windows.

This honorary position was introduced by Queen Victoria in 1843 year. Now it is occupied by Scott Matwen. In addition to playing the role of “alarm clock”, Matwen participates in official events and plays for the queen in palaces.

7. Keeper of the stamp collection

  • Responsibilities: storage of stamps, record keeping.

English monarchs are famous for their passion for collecting stamps. This passion stretches since the XIX century. For example, George V was a famous philatelist of his time.

At a certain point, the collection of stamps became so large that it was necessary to resort to the services of special people, who to this day help the royal family to preserve the collection.

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8. Watchmaker

In 2013, the queen was looking for a reliable watchmaker. The fact is that there are about a thousand hours in the palace, some of which are old rare specimens. Details to get them is very difficult, so they have to do on their own. In general, the new employee was offered to work tirelessly.

There is nothing surprising in the fact that several years ago the media reported: after 18 years of service, the royal watchmaker developed a disease, as a result of which the doctor advised him to immediately reduce his workload.

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9. Tablecloth keeper

  • Responsibilities: make sure that the laundry matches the splendor of the banquet table. Lead a team, provide underwear for various events and daily use.

Salary offered not too high - about 20 thousand euros per year. However, it was necessary to live in the palace, on full board, in addition, there were benefits. Recruiters did not put forward the ultimate requirements for candidates: in order to approach this position, it was enough to have experience, to be sociable, observant and to know how to properly manage time.

10. Meat chaser

  • Responsibilities: cutting meat at official dinners and ceremonies.

Alas, it is impossible to get this position if you do not belong to a specific gender. The fact is that it is inherited and is currently owned by Count Denby.

Would you like to work in the palace? By whom? Tell us in the comments.

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