Staff of the Prince and Princess of Wales 2: Sep 2022 -

[TLLK]

Congratulations to Maria Borrallo and Lance Sergeant Scott Robin Bishop on their respective RVO's!

 

[Toledo]

Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, nanny to The Prince and Princess of Wales, has been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver)
Royal Central
Lance Sergeant Scott Robin Bishop, who has served as a driver to the Prince and Princess of Wales, has been awarded a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver)
Royal Central

I was just reading the news in Spain's El Pais about the honor she's receiving.
María Teresa Turrión, la niñera española de los hijos de los príncipes de Gales, recibirá la Medalla Real Victoriana

Here are some other articles about it:

Kate and William's nanny receives special honour from King Charles

"Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, the dedicated nanny who has cared for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis since 2014, has been honoured with a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) in the New Year Honours list published yesterday...​

In his book Gilded Youth, royal biographer Tom Quinn offered insight into Maria Teresa's role within the household... ​

One insider quoted in the publication described her as efficient, skilled with children, and someone who appreciates the "antiquarian" aspects of her position."​

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News Article from 2022
Meet the Cambridges' Royal Nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo

"...Borrallo, who is from the Spanish city of Palencia, reportedly joined the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's household in March of that year, when George was just eight months old. She made her first public appearance with the family when Will and Kate brought a baby Prince George on their tour of Australia and New Zealand."​

 

[Diarist]

Makes you wonder whether this is in relation to 10(+) years of faithful service to William & Catherine('s children); or if this is a sign that she is about to leave royal service.

I did wonder that as well. What occurs to me is that over the next year or so there are bound to be changes to the need for a nanny.

For a start, George will be starting at his Public School. Whether is it Eton as is rumoured or Marlborough, or even Oundle, where apparently William and Kate were spotted looking around we do not yet know. Obviously if George is going to a boarding school, there is going to be less demand for Maria's services. And what if Charlotte goes to a boarding school [other than Marlborough] which has an 11-plus start? This would impact on the need for a full-time Nanny.

[Whilst thinking of Education, the one factor that forum members do not seem to have considered is the academic abilities of the Wales children. Looking back to the BRF, Charles was actually academically undistinguished, [with his 6 O levels and his 2 A levels] Harry was far below the standard required for Eton.... We know very little about the academic abilities of the Wales children. This is actually how it should be - the children are entitled to their privacy. But how clever they are [or are not] is going to have some bearing on their education]

I would think that George may well have tried some boarding already at Lambrook [this school does offer flexible boarding] but if he does not like it, would William and Kate look for a different boarding option for George when he has finished at prep school?

 

[HRHHermione]

Obviously if George is going to a boarding school, there is going to be less demand for Maria's services

I bet she stays on until all three kids are at least in secondary school, though her responsibilities may shift in some ways.

 

[Hallo girl]

Louis will require a nanny for some time, plus a person the children know and trusts should be around going forward when the change comes. We might see a gradual change to her duties going forward unless she should wish to continue to work with young children and moves on.

 

[victor1319]

But how clever they are [or are not] is going to have some bearing on their education]

How so? Every school, every university is eager to teach the royal kids and teen! It is the best marketing and advertisement for these institutes! They will go, where they or their parents want. This is one of the perks of being a mega VIP!

Ant that Prince George becomes a Bletchley Park able math freak like his grandmother on the maternal side... Nobody wants that! He has better not too far reaching academical interests.... the future King!

 

[tommy100]

William and Harry had Tiggy as “nanny” when they were teenagers. I suspect W&C would be wanting to keep Maria on as long as possible, and wouldn’t be surprised if that includes even if/once all three children are at boarding school as I suspect by that point its possible W&C will be in different circumstances or very close to it where someone reliable and much loved by the children who can help out would be needed.

 

[TLLK]

Willian and Harry had Tiggy as “nanny” when they were teenagers. I suspect W&C would be wanting to keep Maria on as long as possible, and wouldn’t be surprised if that includes even if/once all three children are at boarding school as I suspect by that point its possible W&C will be in different circumstances or very close to it where someone reliable and much loved by the children who can help out would be needed.

From what I recall, Diana also retained a nanny for her sons as well around the same time as when Charles had Tiggy.
She was interviewed in 2011 before William's wedding.

 

[tommy100]

The reality is for W&C Maria’s wages are likely a drop in the ocean so it makes sense to keep her on rather than let her go.

 

[Diarist]

How so? Every school, every university is eager to teach the royal kids and teen! It is the best marketing and advertisement for these institutes! They will go, where they or their parents want. This is one of the perks of being a mega VIP!

Ant that Prince George becomes a Bletchley Park able math freak like his grandmother on the maternal side... Nobody wants that! He has better not too far reaching academical interests.... the future King!

Not so true nowadays where top schools are concerned! Schools such as Eton, Winchester and Westminster are incredibly selective now. And I speak as a mother of two OEs who like William and Harry went to Ludgrove [well known 'feeder school' for Eton.] William was bright - or bright-ish. Harry was not academic and got the very worst results in the school. Harry should never have been admitted to Eton and I suspect that he was only admitted so that he could be supported by William. And I further suggest that subsequently the Royal Family would have come to the conclusion that Harry and Eton were a poor fit...

I am also not convinced that 'every university is keen to teach' the royal children. Certainly not UK universities.

I certainly did not realise that Valerie MIddleton was a 'math freak'. She trained as a secretary - not eve6ybody who worked at Bletchley Park was a mathematician! Those who did the actual code breaking were invariably Maths Graduates. I suppose there is an understandable desire to believe that Kate's grandmother was a code-breaker.

And I am not happy with the description of the children [not 'kids' please] as 'VIP's. Harry and Meghan's offspring are possibly best described as 'VIPs' Royalty is different from mere celebrity....

 

[Lord-of-the-Manor]

How did we go from the staff of the Prince and Princess of Wales receiving honours, to whether or not the children are academically gifted or not.

 

[ladyjolene]

Does Eton have day students? Their main residence is not far, but IIRC Catherine didn't like being a boarder at her school so that could affect if George goes that route. Are all three at Lambrook now?

 

[Diarist]

No! Boarding only and boys only.

William was able to go and visit HLM for tea. Don't know if Harry was included......!

 

[Diarist]

How did we go from the staff of the Prince and Princess of Wales receiving honours, to whether or not the children are academically gifted or not.

Because the future education of the Wales children is likely going to have a bearing on the need for a full time nanny.

One other thing that occurs to me - Maria is a Norland Nanny. If her charges move to schools outside the area [Lambrook is about 20 minutes' drive at the moment] their need for a live-in full time nanny is going to diminish. I am sure that it is not a question of finance so much as professional satisfaction for Maria..

 

[tommy100]

100%. I think its entirely possible Maria would move on herself. I just don’t think William and Catherine will themselves necessarily decide to let her go as soon as the children are at boarding school, and certainly not IMO until all 3 children are at a boarding school.

 

[Maryrose]

Do they use the same staff such as gardeners, chefs, etc for their homes. For example if they are at Forest Lodge now does the staff also travel with them to where they are currently residing or is it more likely a skeletal staff stays in place for upkeep/maintenance purposes.

 

[TLLK]

Do they use the same staff such as gardeners, chefs, etc for their homes. For example if they are at Forest Lodge now does the staff also travel with them to where they are currently residing or is it more likely a skeletal staff stays in place for upkeep/maintenance purposes.

I tend to believe that some of the gardening might be done by a team associated with Windsor Castle or Sandringham if they are at Amner Hall. The same is likely true for some housekeeping. As for other staff I recall the Wales have a long time housekeeper who also assists with some cooking when it's not the Princess of Wales preparing meals.

 

[Maryrose]

Thanks for your reply TLLK. I am not familiar with the distances between homes and whether or not it made sense for all the staff to move from one home to another.

 

[TLLK]

Thanks for your reply TLLK. I am not familiar with the distances between homes and whether or not it made sense for all the staff to move from one home to another.

You're welcome Maryrose.
It's 138 miles from Windsor Castle to the Sandringham estate so I'm guessing that only a small portion of the Wales' domestic staff ie: Nanny Maria and perhaps a housekeeper/cook travel there too. Especially now that the children are older and are reportedly expected to assist with some household tasks. However, since the Wales have no live in staff, it's likely that they simply use separate teams based at both royal estates. Unless they're staying at Amner Hall for a lengthy period of time ie extended school breaks, then their KP office staff probably stays at KP and they just communicate online or through a video meeting.
Their teams of RPOs would be with them at all times of course.

 

[muriel]

You're welcome Maryrose.
It's 138 miles from Windsor Castle to the Sandringham estate so I'm guessing that only a small portion of the Wales' domestic staff ie: Nanny Maria and perhaps a housekeeper/cook travel there too. Especially now that the children are older and are reportedly expected to assist with some household tasks. However, since the Wales have no live in staff, it's likely that they simply use separate teams based at both royal estates. Unless they're staying at Amner Hall for a lengthy period of time ie extended school breaks, then their KP office staff probably stays at KP and they just communicate online or through a video meeting.
Their teams of RPOs would be with them at all times of course.

I concur. Gardening / cleaning staff will be local to Forest Lodge and Anmer, and may or may not be linked to Windsor Castle / Sandringham respectively. The cook may travel between properties, but I suspect they may have housekeeping at each property. The nanny probably travels with them wherever they are.

 

[Kaye1850]

Do they use the same staff such as gardeners, chefs, etc for their homes. For example if they are at Forest Lodge now does the staff also travel with them to where they are currently residing or is it more likely a skeletal staff stays in place for upkeep/maintenance purposes.

What an interesting question! One I had never considered so I’m very glad you posed it. Happy New Year to you

 

[tommy100]

I would suspect some gardening/housekeeping staff at Forest Lodge and Anmer would also work for the “big house”, even if its a case of topping up part time hours with extra work it means they can rely on staff who have proved themselves loyal and dependable and not have to rely on new staff. It was reported they had a Housekeeper at KP and Anmer at one stage - I would suspect the KP housekeeper had either moved with then to Windsor or moved on entirely. Wasn’t it said the last occupants of Frogmore Cottage called upon staff from the castle for some jibs- I suspect the same is true for Forest Lodge and had been the same at Adelaide- calling upon trustworthy, dependable, loyal staff as a first will always be a preferred option. Given Windsor is now only used a day or two a week by Charles after being HLMs full
Time residence in her last few yers of her life I bet there are plenty of staff to call upon.

 

[TLLK]

The Prince of Wales has hired Liz Ravencroft for his staff.

William hires crisis manager described as 'bulletproof sunshine'

Liza Ravenscroft (pictured) has been recruited from the blue-chip communications firm Edelman, where she works 'arm in arm with big names facing into their toughest times'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Prince William has hired a crisis management expert as the Royal Family continues to wrestle with the fall-out from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Liza Ravenscroft - described as 'bulletproof sunshine' by a former boss - has been recruited from the blue-chip communications firm Edelman, where she works 'arm in arm with big names facing into their toughest times'.

That description could apply to William as the Andrew saga rumbles on - while the monarchy also deals with dramas surrounding Prince Harry and the cancer treatments undertaken by both the King and the Princess of Wales.

Ms Ravenscroft, who runs the UK Crisis & Issues team, is understood to have been championed by Julian Payne, a former communications secretary to Charles and Camilla who is now the CEO of Edelman.