The Royal Family’s official website has listed a new role at Buckingham Palace, with the King and Queen advertising for a Royal Engagements Officer in the Private Secretary’s Office
King Charles and Queen Camilla have posted a new vacancy at the palace for job hunters with a knack for handling “complex” matters. In what might be a golden chance for Royal Family enthusiasts, the monarchy’s official website has listed a position for Royal Engagements Officer within the Private Secretary’s Office.
Job seekers skilled at managing “complex and sensitive issues” could secure the chance to work at Buckingham Palace, organising the King and Queen’s engagements for a yearly wage of £40,000.
The role is a 12-month fixed-term position, covering 37.5 hours weekly across five days and commencing in November. The listing explains that the “dynamic” team’s responsibilities encompass arranging official visits, audiences and addresses.
The team’s “mission statement” declares: “Facilitating meaningful contact between Their Majesties’ and the world through careful coordination, thoughtful briefings and seamless delivery of engagements.”
The successful applicant’s responsibilities will include delivering a “varied programme” of engagements, including both domestic and abroad, “overseeing” the “planning and logistics” and drafting “meticulous, comprehensive briefings”.
Meanwhile, under the “about you” section, the royal advertisement seeks people who are “adept at absorbing and rapidly assimilating often complex and nuanced material” and have an understanding of current affairs, the UK and the Commonwealth.
Some of the benefits of the job include an “excellent” pension scheme, complimentary meals and a 20 per cent reduction at the Royal Collection Trust Shops.
Candidates who wish to apply for the job have until 11:55pm on August 31 to submit their applications. This comes after reports that Charles has kicked off his summer residence at Balmoral with a military ceremony.
The King examined Cpl Cruachan IV, a Shetland pony which acts as the Royal Regiment of Scotland’s mascot. The King was also given a Guard of Honour during the formal ceremonies and attended a church service.
Subsequently, reports the BBC, troops showcased their skills with pipes and drums. Charles also mingled with European visitors despite warm conditions (which reached a peak of 23C). Those present hailed from Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
In addition, a seldom-seen member of the Firm is expected to accompany Charles at Balmoral: Christopher Woolf (also known as Wolfie), Princess Beatrice’s stepson. He’s scheduled to visit alongside Beatrice and his father, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Wolfie’s parents (his mother is architect Dara Huang) have reportedly worked to protect their son’s privacy, though he has gradually begun appearing at Royal occasions. One such event was the Christmas Day church walk at Sandringham.
Among some of the reported attendees are Princess Eugenie and her family, including her parents, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, and Sarah Ferguson.
A family friend told the Daily Mail: “He will enjoy a wonderful holiday of outdoor activities such as wild swimming and cycling.”
