King Charles III’s Clarence House employees have been told that their appointment may be terminated as the King and Queen consort’s office operations move to Buckingham Palace following the passing away of Queen Elizabeth, The Guardian reports.
It was reported that, on Monday, September 12, 2022, the private secretaries, the communications team, household staff and the finance office from Clarence House were given redundancy notice during a service for Queen Elizabeth at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were informed that they might lose their jobs via a letter from the King’s top aide, Sir Clive Alderton.
Some Of King Charles III’s Clarence House employees Will Lose Their Jobs Following The Queen’s Death
“The change in role for our principals will also mean change for our household … The portfolio of work previously undertaken in this household supporting the former Prince of Wales’s personal interests, former activities and household operations will no longer be carried out, and the household … at Clarence House will be closed down. It is therefore expected that the need for the posts principally based at Clarence House, whose work supports these areas will no longer be needed,” read Alderton’s letter, seen by The Guardian.
The letter continued, “I appreciate that this is unsettling news and I wanted to let you know of the support that is available at this point.” It was then stated that members of the staff, who gave “direct, close, personal support and advice” would remain in their roles.
The employees who are relieved of their jobs would get an increased redundancy and also be assited in finding new jobs. “Following last week’s accession, the operations of the household of the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have ceased and, as required by law, a consultation process has begun,” a Clarence House spokesman shared with The Guardian.
“Our staff have given long and loyal service and, while some redundancies will be unavoidable, we are working urgently to identify alternative roles for the greatest number of staff.” On Tuesday, the Queen’s coffin was flown to London, with her duaghter, Princess Anne again accompanying the body.
