From the outside, the royal family is a vision.
But the royal family doesn’t put on this charade on their own.
It’s a lot of work
The royal family is a multi-million dollar business.
This cost is just one illustration of how much work it takes to fire off the Firm.
Another is the actual labor put in by the royal aides.
Royal aides work under one of five main departments, doing anything from official correspondence to arranging flowers.
“I always think of this organisation as lots of businesses under one roof.
And former and current royal aides will attest that much is expected of them to keep the business running.
Some positions are only expected to work 37.5 hours per week, but none of those hours are idle.
As such, they see members of the royal family in all states, including some of their worst.
Royal handlers spilling royal secrets has been an issue for the Windsors for over a century.
The royal family has taken all sorts of measures to keep former employees from speaking about private matters.
That said, some former royal aides find the NDAs harmful.
Anyone who does get the chance to shake a royal’s hand also needs to know the proper form.
Touch thumb joint to thumb joint.
Once you make contact put your thumb down gently.
Wrap your fingers around the other persons [sic] palm.
Two to three pumps is enough.
The handshake should not be crushing or limp but firm and friendly.”
The sun never sets on the United Kingdom, and they need staff to accommodate.
While some just take up residence for the night, other aideslive at Buckingham Palacepermanently.
The enormous palace boasts 188 staff bedrooms, so there is plenty of room for the on-call employees.
Royal aides and family members can expect a classic holiday when spending it with the Windsors.
The royal family is known for keeping years-long traditions, particularly at Christmastime.
Not every royal staff member finds every tradition endearing, though.
They’re actually boring when it comes to festivities.
They didn’t do hams or anything, just traditional turkeys."
Royals will even allow certain former staff members to return to their posts after a scandal.
“Lady Susan was formally asked to represent the Princess Royal at the service.
She was more than happy to do so.
Her official position was recorded in the order of service.
It’s great to see her back in the royal fold,” a source told theDaily Mail.
Staying loyal to the royal family can result in hefty payment, too.
They have to watch their words
Hussey seemingly left on decent terms, though.
There’s a lot that goes into keeping the operation afloat.
All of that knowledge is essential to being a good aide.
Luckily for anyone who gets hired, they aren’t expected to know that information going in.
All new hires go through orientation before formally beginning duties.
“The Queen and I used to talk a lot.
I miss her, she was a special woman,” Cohen said.
The bond Cohen and Queen Elizabeth shared was made further evident in the special insight she revealed.
Before royal aides are even privy to gossip, they have to pass a rigorous hiring process.
A perk for working as an aide for the Firm is experiencing the lifestyle that the Windors live.
“You find yourself in places you wouldn’t normally have access to.
Some royal employees get invited to alternative royal properties, too.
“They were the most amazing rooms, very special.
I was treated to breakfast.
As Morgan added, “It’s just a job.
You go back to your two-up two-down home and life carries on.”
