“People who serve the royal family don’t get holidays off; they are always available for Kate, William, their children, and other family members all the time.”
Princess Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William, are surrounded by a dedicated team of staff who handle everything necessary to ensure their lives run smoothly. From cooking to maintaining their household, these staff members work 365 days a year to ensure the future King and Queen lack nothing.
Holidays, such as New Year’s, Christmas, and Easter, are no exception. Those serving the royal family during these times are required to work, and it seems Kate and William are aware that their staff’s wages might not fully reflect the demands of such a schedule.
Aware that their staff spends holidays working instead of being with their own families, Kate and William are known for showing kindness and appreciation toward them. They make an effort to reward their staff with small gifts and gestures of gratitude, aiming to be as considerate and approachable as possible. In return, their employees often express loyalty and rarely complain about the working conditions or holiday obligations.
Royal Biographer Tells How The Couple Behaves
Royal biographer Robert Lacey shed light on William and Kate’s approach in his book Battle of Brothers. According to Christian Jones, Prince William’s private secretary, the royal couple maintains a “paternalistic relationship” with their staff, reflecting a thoughtful and caring attitude.
“In this regard, they follow the example of the Queen, with all her Christmas parties and gifts for the staff,” he said. “They take pride in treating their staff as family,” he added.
Speaking of Christmas parties, the Buckingham Palace staff recently found themselves at the center of a scandal after an incident at a holiday gathering took an unexpected turn.
The Sun reported that around 50 staff members went to All Bar One in London after a reception at the palace, and the event “got out of control.” A woman, believed to be a housemaid, reportedly struck a manager, broke glasses, and was subsequently arrested.
