The Queen is hiring a real-life Cinderella to live in Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle
- Those who grew up watching "Cinderella" often dreamed of what it would be like to meet a real-life Prince Charming and live in a palace.
- Queen Elizabeth II is about to make one lucky Disney fan's wish come true, as she is hiring a housekeeping assistant to live and work at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.
- The starting salary is £19,140.09 ($25,000) and the successful applicant will work full-time for five days per week.
- There will also be the opportunity to travel to the royal family's other residences across the UK.
If you've ever thought of what it would be like to meet Prince Charming and live in a palace, Queen Elizabeth has dreamed up the perfect job for you.
Her Majesty is hiring a housekeeping assistant to live and work in one of her royal residences.
The role, which will be based at either Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, offers a live-in option (albeit with a salary adjustment), as well as the opportunity to travel to and work at other royal residences for up to three months per year. Meals and travel expenses will also be provided.
Although not mentioned specifically in the job description, the other residences that candidates could potentially spend time at include Sandringham House, where the royals spend Christmas, and Balmoral Castle, where they spend summer vacation.
Kensington Palace is where royals such as Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Eugenie, and her husband Jack Brooksbank live full-time.
According to the job description on the royal household website, the successful applicant is expected to "upkeep, clean and care for interiors and items, ensuring they're presented to their very best."
The position, which is listed as a Level 2 Apprenticeship, requires the candidate to gain qualifications in English or math. The successful applicant can work towards achieving these qualifications during the apprenticeship if they don't have it already.
While previous housekeeping or hospitality experience is favored, it's not actually required to get the job.
"We're more interested in your commitment to learning new skills, proactive approach, and willingness to tackle new challenges," the description reads.
The starting salary is £19,140.09 ($25,000) and the successful applicant will work full-time for five days per week.
With the luxurious living conditions at Buckingham Palace, the staff seem to be living just as comfortably as their royal employers.
According to Adrian Tinniswood's 2018 book, "Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household," the palace offers a staff gym, a swimming pool, a squash court, and a tennis court.
Applications on the royal website close on October 28, 2020.
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