While I think the Windsors are lazy idiots for the most part, I would actually love to have that kind of personal/household staff. Especially as I get older, I wish I had a valet or dresser, I wish I had twenty maids, I wish I had a butler, I wish a cooking staff. Like, to have staffers do all of the stupid stuff of domestic life, like housework and laundry and keeping track of one’s wardrobe. Must be nice. Well, for the first time ever (??) Prince William has a valet. I know from watching Downton Abbey that a valet is sort of like a personal assistant when it comes to clothes, travel, luggage, hair, etc. Well… at least the valet won’t have to worry about William’s hair.
Prince William has hired a new valet, so he can spend more time focusing on his extra duties as heir to the throne. It is understood the new member of the Royal Household started their role earlier this month but did not travel with The Prince to New York City for the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit.
The Valet is thought to be acting as Prince William’s personal attendant, whose duties include responsibility for his clothing and appearance. Taxpayers are not footing the bill for the new royal hiring, instead, The Prince’s income from the Duchy of Cornwall is understood to be funding the position.
The Duchy of Cornwall, which provided the future King with nearly a £6 million income this year, funds the official, charitable, and private lives of The Prince and his immediate family. His Royal Highness chooses to pay income tax at the highest rate on the taxable income from The Duchy.
The Prince is following in the footsteps of his father, King Charles, who has employed valets for a number of years.
Prince William’s workload is understood to have increased significantly since becoming heir apparent and acts as a Counsellor of State, ready to deputise on behalf of The King if he is abroad or unwell.
They keep going on about Will and Kate’s increased workload and it’s just false. William has been arguably less visible as Prince of Wales than he was as Duke of Cambridge. It’s truly so funny that William isn’t actually doing “more,” yet he’s demanding all of this new staff – 60 office staffers, a new valet and a Top CEO. William won’t stop until he hires people to handle every single part of his life. Also: notice that Katie Keen isn’t getting a new dresser or even her own private secretary. Fascinating.
Anyway, I have some notes for the new valet, if he’s reading: one, figure out William’s pants situation so he’s not giving Awkward Moose Knuckle constantly and two, make that man use some f–king moisturizer, I’m sick of seeing his dry-ass skin in close-up photos.
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.
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- BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Prince William, Prince of Wales visits Pret A Manger on September 07, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. The Prince of Wales visited Bournemouth businesses pledging their support to the Homewards programme, which aims to end homelessness.,Image: 803493310, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 07: Prince William, Prince of Wales visits Pret A Manger on September 07, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. The Prince of Wales visited Bournemouth businesses pledging their support to the Homewards programme, which aims to end homelessness.,Image: 803493344, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (R), wearing PPE including a hard hat and safety glasses, talks with workers from across the construction industry during a visit to a construction site in west London on September 13, 2023. The Prince visited the site to discuss the prevalence of suicide in the construction industry, and highlight the crucial need to focus on prevention, rather than crisis management, when it comes to mental health support.,Image: 804988297, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: JUSTIN TALLIS / Avalon
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- Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, wearing PPE including a hard hat and safety glasses, talks with workers from across the construction industry during a visit to a construction site in west London on September 13, 2023. The Prince visited the site to discuss the prevalence of suicide in the construction industry, and highlight the crucial need to focus on prevention, rather than crisis management, when it comes to mental health support.,Image: 804988389, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: JUSTIN TALLIS / Avalon
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The Prince of Wales talks to Sam Stables during a visit to the We Are Farming Minds Charity at Kings Pitt Farm
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales and Sam Stables
Where: Hereford, United Kingdom
When: 14 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Madley Primary School in Hereford to look at their forest school.
Featuring: Prince William
Where: Hereford, United Kingdom
When: 14 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to Madley Primary School in Hereford to look at their forest school.
Featuring: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: Hereford, United Kingdom
When: 14 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Prince of Wales during his visit to the Billion Oyster Project at the Liberty Landing Marina during a two-day visit to New York in the United States. Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales
Where: New York, United States
When: 18 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Prince of Wales with volunteers by the Hudson River during his visit to the Billion Oyster Project as part of his two-day visit to New York in the United States. Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales
Where: New York, United States
When: 18 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Prince of Wales with volunteers by the Hudson River during his visit to the Billion Oyster Project as part of his two-day visit to New York in the United States. Billion Oyster Project is a nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales
Where: New York, United States
When: 18 Sep 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, attends the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York
Featuring: Prince William, Prince of Wales
Where: NEW YORK, New York, United States
When: 19 Sep 2023
Credit: Abaca Press/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
